Who We Are:
GELOCK is located in Grand Rapid, MI, delivering the best in rigging, hauling, and crane services to West Michigan companies and beyond! We are a local, family-owned business that's been in the industry for over 130 years. Our movers and riggers have been helping our clients re-locate everything from entire manufacturing facilities to atomic reactors. With about 65 employees and in our peak season, we're seeking a Rigger & Driver to join our growing team! We're a fun company that provides flexibility, access to cool and challenging projects, and support for our team to continue to be recognized leaders in the heavy duty industrial moving industry. Our success is made possible through our skilled team, who are guided by our two tenets:
- Safety – Everyone goes home safely.
- Customer Service – We take care of customers.
What You'll Do:
This full-time role offers a blend of safely operating powered lift trucks, telehandlers, articulating and scissors lifts, and supporting rigging operations to move, load, and install heavy equipment across the region. In this role, you'll:
- Operate powered industrial equipment and assist with the transportation of heavy equipment and materials to and from job sites to proudly serve customers.
- Cultivate relationships with coworkers and customers, while preparing loads, and securing equipment and rigging for safe transport each day. From travel coordination to preplanning equipment and rigging needs, you pivot and thrive with each day's opportunities.
- Assist in setting up and operating rigging equipment, such as forklift trucks, tele-handlers, hydraulic lift systems, cranes, and mobile gantries.
- Deliver robust, on-the-spot solutions, troubleshooting, and provide equipment maintenance to keep operations running smoothly for our customers. You'll communicate the job status to the Operations Team and Forman, and any delays or issues that arise.
- Use your safe driving skills and knowledge of and ability to use lift trucks, tele-handlers, hydraulic lift systems, and rigging tools to ensure timely and dependable delivery. You'll lift, carry, and move equipment or materials weighing up to 75 lbs. and provide a customer-oriented approach. A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required. A Class A CDL driver's license is strongly preferred.
- Enjoy being active, out and about, and adapt quickly to changing priorities. You'll also be a pro at multitasking, providing general equipment inspections, and keeping vehicles clean and organized.
- Apply your previous mechanical or rigging experience and the desire to grow your equipment knowledge to move heavy machinery with the GELOCK team.
Our ideal candidate will have/be:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid driver's license required, Class A CDL driver's license strongly preferred.
- Prior rigging and/or moving heavy equipment experience strongly preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and conceptual understanding of mechanical systems.
- Strong knowledge of advanced rigging principles.
- Knowledge of and ability to use lift trucks, tele-handlers, hydraulic lift systems, and rigging tools.
- Ability to read, interpret, and execute written work instructions.
- Skilled in the use of machinist levels, power tools, and hand tools.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and job conditions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a crew.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills with both customers and internal teams.
- Ability to maintain a respectful, customer-oriented approach in all interactions.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and respectful work environment.
What You'll Get:
We offer incredibly competitive benefits including:
- Competitive wages and benefits including medical, dental, and vision with a contribution to your health reimbursement arrangement or health savings account
- Employer paid short-term disability, long-term disability & life insurance for employees
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 5% employer contribution
- Paid time off
- 9 company-recognized holidays
- Boot & company store allowance
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Access to overtime and overtime pay after working 8 hours
- A flexible and safety-focused work environment
- Opportunity to grow and develop
If you're a hands-on problem solver who enjoys a mix of deliveries, equipment moving, installation, and customer interaction, this role is for you! Every day brings something new-whether you're operating equipment or ensuring secure loads. Join our fast-paced, growing team and help us transport securely. Apply today! We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We conduct pre-employment drug testing and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) screening. Any job offer will be dependent on these results.