United States onlyLonestar Forklift is a well-established and customer-focused material handling equipment dealership with 25 years of success and eight locations throughout Texas. We offer new equipment, used equipment, rentals, service, parts, fleet management, and training for our customers, providing comprehensive solutions for unique business needs.
Lonestar is now an integral entity within the Venturis group of companies, representing an extensive and integrated network of rapidly growing businesses, including over 60 branches and 1300+ employees. Venturis strategically invests in visionary and values-driven organizations operating throughout North America, with expertise in acquiring and managing leading material handling equipment dealerships supporting the construction, industrial, forestry, mining, and agricultural markets, among others.
In addition to our expanding dealership network, our portfolio includes complementary companies providing financing, freight and logistics, parts manufacturing, industrial parts supply, component rebuilding, training solutions, and marketing.
With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and entrepreneurial work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.
The Opportunity
Lonestar Forklift is looking for a Truck Driver/Industrial Machinery Mover to join our team in Odessa, Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for completing local deliveries to Leavitt’s service, sales, and rental customers
As the Rigger for Lonestar, your key responsibilities will include:
- Receive inbound requests from the freight coordinator.
- Handle documentation relating to equipment transport.
- Load/unload equipment onto the transport truck/trailer.
- Transport equipment to/from various destinations.
- Communicate with the Vehicle Fleet Coordinator regarding maintenance
- Signal or verbally direct workers involved in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety for both workers and materials.
- Rig loads using hand and power tools; test rigging for safety and reliability.
- Attach loads to rigging for support or movement.
- Control heavy equipment movement in narrow spaces using chain falls, gin poles, and other equipment.
- Operate vehicles or mechanized equipment such as forklifts and passenger vehicles.
Required Skills & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:
- High school diploma
- Class 1 license with a minimum of five years of driving experience and CDL license.
- Clean driver’s abstract and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Operating heavy machinery and experience in material handling equipment are strong assets.
- A minimum of two (2) years of proven industrial machinery mover experience or comparable field experience, preferably within the oil and gas, manufacturing, or construction service industries.
- Mechanically inclined and enjoys working with machines.
Benefits & Perks
Lonestar Forklift is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees:
- Company-matched 401K contributions
- Comprehensive medical, vision, life, dental benefits
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Training program for Cummins Certification
Lonestar Forklift would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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