A heavy equipment transporter moves construction machinery between project sites using a tractor trailer or crane. They must ensure safe transport, analyze load positioning, and secure the cargo with locks, straps, and chains. They must also be aware of height clearances and may need to operate the machine at the destination.
A heavy equipment transporter transports tractor trailer or crane machinery to a specific area. Tractor trailer transport is normally for moving construction machinery between project sites, while a heavy equipment transporter with crane uses a stationary tower to lift machines to and from a flatbed truck. Most movers need to be able to use both the transport vehicle and the heavy equipment for a cost-effective hauling business.
Construction equipment, such as motor graders, are often very large and cannot be driven along a typical road or highway. Heavy equipment mover is a critical job for a profitable construction company; this worker must ensure that the machine reaches its destination safely on a tractor and in a reasonable amount of time. Every day, the heavy equipment transporter has to examine and analyze the load of each transport trip for correct positioning, effectively ensuring the safety of the driver and the surrounding traffic.
Typically, the heavy equipment engine will drive the machine onto the tractor trailer. He or she will fine-tune the wheels or tracks of the machine to the area of the truck bed so that the weight is evenly distributed. Locks, straps and chains are commonly used to secure the car to the tractor trailer; it is the responsibility of the mover to check each fixing point for overall safety.
The height clearances of surrounding bridges and overpasses should be analyzed before deciding on a driving route for the next construction site. The heavy equipment transporter must be well aware of the height of the machinery so that the cargo does not hit and damage the flyovers during the transport journey. Inadequate height clearances can cause costly damage to both the truck, the machine and the infrastructure.
Movers who use a crane to transport heavy equipment have slightly different job duties. The crane is normally positioned in a stationary area of a construction site. Heavy equipment that cannot be transported on a tractor trailer can be lifted onto the truck. Crane operators must measure the weight and balance of the equipment as it is lifted into the air; This profession requires highly accurate tapping with crane controls for safe operation.
Many moving companies have limited employee payroll budgets. As a result, many heavy equipment haulers also have to operate the machine once they reach their destination. For example, a construction site might need a large hole dug by a backhoe. The heavy equipment handler will drive the fully loaded tractor trailer to the job site, unload the machine and do the necessary digging. Once the job is done, he has to put the machine back on the tractor trailer after completing the job and drive back to the company headquarters.
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