Description Location: Sparks, NV Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $28.00–$31.00 per hour, depending on experience. Schedule: Monday – Friday | Local Work | Home Daily Lawson Drayage is looking for a Class A Driver/Rigger to join our Nevada Division. This position combines local commercial driving with hands-on rigging and machinery moving. You will work as part of a team to safely load, transport, unload, and relocate customers' machinery, equipment, and materials. This is a local driving position with no long-haul routes, overnight routes, or extended travel. You’ll be home every night. What We're Looking For: Someone who has a valid Class A CDL, is dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable with a hands-on position that involves more than driving. Experience with rigging, forklifts, load securement, and machinery moving is preferred, but we provide on-the-job training to help employees develop their skills. Key Responsibilities • Communicate with dispatch regarding job requirements and daily assignments. • Provide dispatch with status updates throughout each job. • Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of tractors and trailers. • Inspect and prepare loads for safe transportation. • Determine proper methods for lifting and moving equipment. • Select and prepare appropriate rigging equipment for assigned projects. • Load and unload semi-trucks safely. • Properly strap, tie down, and secure loads using chains, binders, ratchet straps, and other appropriate equipment. • Determine load weights and identify centers of gravity. • Safely work with forklifts, jacks, rollers, hoists, and other rigging and material-handling equipment. • Move equipment and materials to and from work areas. • Assist with setting, aligning, and positioning machinery and equipment. • Maintain clean and organized work areas and return tools and equipment to their appropriate locations. • Communicate professionally with customers and rigging, construction, engineering, and other on-site teams. • Inspect equipment and report any safety or maintenance concerns. • Follow company, state, and federal safety requirements. • Complete and maintain required safety training. • Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements • Valid Class A CDL. • CDL must not have an automatic-transmission-only restriction (E restriction). • Ability to safely operate a commercial vehicle. • Ability to inspect and prepare loads for safe transportation. • Ability to perform an active, hands-on position in addition to driving responsibilities. • Ability to follow safety procedures and instructions. • Strong communication and problem-solving skills. • Dependable, professional, and safety-focused. • Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively as part of the team. Preferred Qualifications • Previous commercial driving experience. • Previous rigging or machinery-moving experience. • Experience with load tie-down and securement, including ratchet straps, chains, and binders. • Forklift experience and/or ability to become forklift certified. • Experience transporting materials or equipment of varying sizes and weights. • Familiarity with rigging equipment and machinery-moving practices. • Familiarity with logistics or the machinery-moving industry. *Prior rigging and machinery-moving experience is helpful but not required. Lawson provides hands-on training and opportunities to develop additional skills within the trade.* Physical Requirements • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to [Confirm Weight]. • Ability to perform physical, hands-on work in addition to driving. • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. • Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, squat, reach, and twist. • Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment as trained and authorized. • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. • Ability to perform an active role requiring frequent physical movement. Compensation & Benefits Pay: $28.00–$31.00 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays • Profit-Sharing Plan About Lawson Drayage Lawson Drayage is a family-owned machinery moving, rigging, transportation, and warehousing company that has been in business since 1919. We are known for quality work, safety, and long-standing customer relationships. Additional Information Upon offer, Lawson Drayage conducts applicable pre-employment screening, which may include a background check, physical, and drug test. This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required for the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Application Information Our recruiter will handle all communication regarding your application and next steps. Please no phone calls or in-person inquiries regarding application status.