Heavy Haul Driver in Atlanta, Georgia at Superior Rigging and Erecting Co

Full-Time | Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k) | Paid Time Off

Description

The Heavy Haul Driver is responsible for safely transporting cranes, crawler crane components, counterweights, rigging equipment, steel erection materials, and oversized construction loads to and from jobsites throughout Georgia and the Southeast region.

This position plays a critical role in supporting crane, rigging, and steel erection operations by ensuring equipment is transported safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all DOT and FMCSA regulations.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong operational discipline, maintains a clean driving record, takes pride in equipment care, and understands the importance of safety, professionalism, and reliability in high-risk construction environments. Candidates with crawler crane transport experience and heavy haul industry experience are strongly preferred.

Compensation for this role is targeted at $35.00 to $37.00 per hour based on experience, qualifications, and heavy haul capability.

Primary Focus Areas

Heavy Haul Transportation | Crawler Crane Transport | DOT Compliance | Equipment Care | Load Securement | Safety Execution | Fleet Reliability | Field Operations Support

Key Responsibilities

Heavy Haul Transportation

• Safely transport cranes, crawler crane components, counterweights, rigging gear, mats, and oversized equipment
• Operate tractor-trailers, lowboys, detachable gooseneck trailers, and specialized hauling equipment
• Support mobilization and demobilization activities for crane and steel erection projects
• Coordinate routes, permits, escorts, and transportation logistics as required
• Ensure loads are properly distributed, secured, and compliant with all state and federal requirements

Equipment Loading and Securement

• Assist with loading, unloading, blocking, cribbing, chaining, and securement of heavy equipment
• Inspect chains, binders, straps, lights, and securement equipment before use
• Verify load stability and compliance with DOT cargo securement standards
• Support field crews during equipment assembly and breakdown operations when needed

Equipment Care and Accountability

• Maintain assigned truck, trailer, and hauling equipment in clean, organized, and operational condition
• Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Immediately report maintenance concerns, mechanical issues, or equipment damage
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for company vehicles and transportation assets

Safety and Compliance

• Operate in full compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and company safety requirements
• Maintain accurate driver logs, inspection reports, permits, and transportation documentation
• Participate in safety meetings, pre-task planning, and operational coordination discussions
• Support a safety-first culture where safe execution is prioritized ahead of production

Field and Operational Support

• Communicate effectively with dispatch, operations leadership, crane operators, and field personnel
• Maintain flexibility to support changing project schedules and operational demands
• Operate safely within active construction sites, industrial facilities, and high-traffic environments

Performance Expectations

• Safe and compliant transportation of heavy and oversized equipment
• Consistent maintenance of a clean driving record
• High level of equipment care and operational accountability
• Timely support of project mobilizations and schedule commitments
• Strong adherence to company safety and compliance standards
• Professional interaction with field teams, clients, and the public

• Valid Class A CDL required
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record required
• Minimum 5 years of commercial driving experience preferred
• Heavy haul and oversized load transportation experience strongly preferred
• Crawler crane transportation experience strongly preferred
• Experience operating lowboy, detachable neck, and multi-axle trailers preferred
• Working knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and cargo securement regulations
• Ability to safely secure heavy equipment and oversized loads
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and travel as operationally required
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather and active construction environments
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull chains, binders, blocking, and rigging materials
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening, DOT physical, and background check

Working Conditions

This position operates in transportation yards, active construction sites, industrial facilities, and public roadway environments. Employees will regularly work around heavy equipment, cranes, oversized loads, elevated work areas, and varying weather conditions.

This role requires climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, securing loads, and navigating uneven terrain in active jobsite environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Superior Rigging and Erecting is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote employees without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

ADA and Employment Status Notice

Superior Rigging and Erecting complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws to ensure reasonable accommodations are available when needed. This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employment is at-will unless otherwise stated in writing.