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CDL Driver/Rigger - West Sacramento, CA

CompanyLawson Drayage Inc
LocationWest Sacramento
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 24, 2026
About The Company
Lawson Drayage, Inc. now into its fourth generation serves as the oldest and most respected machinery moving and high-tech handling company in the San Francisco Greater Bay Area, Northern California and Spark, Nevada. Since our inception in 1919, we have clocked countless hours moving all types of machines and high-tech equipment native to the northern California manufacturing landscape. From 1-3 machine tool shops to 250 machine Fortune 500 companies, Lawson has the equipment (including our new “zero-emissions” trucks), man power and experience to move your equipment. Lawson prides itself on its quality of work and values its relationships with our customers. Our service is extremely extensive. Should your need for relocation require “turn-key” solutions, we can handle the machinery moving as well as furnish electrical, mechanical and construction needs related to your equipment relocation. We also have many relationships with logistics and port-associated companies enabling us to provide our customers a comprehensive relocation service to and from airports and ports. When the time comes for you to move your valuable machinery and high-tech equipment, Lawson is the safest choice to relocate and maneuver your equipment into place. Our seasoned employees, years of experience and management team will allow us to make your move seamless and stress free.
About the Role

Description

 

Drivers/Riggers/Machinery Movers must be able to work in a team-oriented environment dedicated to the safe set up, loading, and relocation of heavy equipment. As a Driver/Rigger/Machinery Mover, you will be required to work in a team to safely receive, load and deliver the customers machinery. You will also be required to communicate with your team members and be compliant with state health and safety regulations. We are looking for candidates that have a general understanding of rigging and rigging equipment; chains, binders, ratchet straps in addition to operation of forklifts, overhead lifts, jacks, rollers, hoists and other rigging equipment to move machinery. We offer training/certification on all aspects of the job and are looking for employees to further their knowledge and skill level with our fleet of late model trucks and equipment. These skills are preferred, but not required, as we believe on the job training is the most effective way to learn the trade.

Essential Functions

  • Communicate with dispatch regarding job scope and daily tasks
  • Inspecting and preparing loads that need to be moved
  • Determining proper method of lifting equipment for each assigned project
  • Selecting the appropriate rigging gear.
  • Preparing rigging equipment including, but not limited to, beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts
  • Inspecting rigging equipment before each use.
  • Loading and unloading semi-trucks including strapping and securing in a safe manner
  • Setting, aligning, and leveling heavy equipment machinery
  • Using proper methods when working with overhead lifts, hoists, winches, cranes, jacks, rollers, forklifts and other needed equipment
  • Determining weights and identify center of gravity items to be lifted
  • Moving needed equipment to and from work areas
  • Uncrating of materials using power tools
  • Wrapping, banding, and packing equipment
  • Moving floor covering and set up jobsites as needed
  • Cleaning up work areas, return tools to appropriate location, and sweep/clean up debris
  • Effectively communicating with rigging, construction, engineering, customers, and other on-site teams
  • Breaking down rigging equipment and conducting post-rigging inspections
  • Ongoing Inspection of equipment and making necessary repairs, or taking equipment out of service as needed
  • Ensuring compliance with state and company safety procedures
  • Arrive and clock in on time for each scheduled shift
  • Clock out appropriately for each scheduled shift
  • Provide status updates to dispatch during jobs
  • Complete and maintain up to date safety training
  • Behave professionally while working
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum 5 years of experience driving flatbed loads with proper tie-down skills (chains, binders, and ratchet straps)
  • Valid Class A CDL License and DOT medical card or ability to become licensed
  • Acceptable MVR (motor vehicle record) and Accident HistoryAbility to drive a manual transmission
  • Clean driving record
  • Previous forklift experience and/or ability to become forklift certified
  • Ability to navigate basic computer programs for training, payroll, and other operational functions
  • Familiarity with OSHA safety standards
  • Familiarity with logistics or machinery moving industry
  • Knowledge and ability to operate hand tools, power tools, moving equipment.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to problem solve and focus on solutions
  • Driven, highly self-motivated, and safety conscientious       

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift, carry, push, pull a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to lift/maneuver heavy equipment
  • Must be able to perform tasks requiring frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting
  • Ability to work outdoors in harsh weather conditions.
  • Must be able to sit for extended drives
  • Excellent hearing and vision
  • Must be able to work at heights
  • Must be able to work in noisy environments
Key Skills
DrivingRiggingMachinery MovingTeamworkCommunicationLoad SecuringForklift OperationOverhead LiftsHoists OperationJacks OperationRollers OperationSafety ComplianceEquipment InspectionWeight DeterminationCenter of Gravity IdentificationManual Transmission Operation
Categories
TransportationTradesLogisticsManufacturingEngineering
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Responsibilities include working in a team to safely receive, load, and deliver customer machinery, requiring communication with dispatch and compliance with safety regulations. Essential functions involve inspecting and preparing loads, determining proper lifting methods, selecting and preparing rigging gear, and safely loading/unloading semi-trucks.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$30 - $35
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
27
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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