What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Transportation Specialist position at Mercer Technical Services?
About Us
MTS Quanta, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR) company, has a rich history spanning over a century, providing transportation and logistics solutions. Our current mission is focused on expanding this legacy to encompass specialty logistics for infrastructure contractors across various sectors. We specialize in the procurement, warehousing, and transportation of materials across diverse modes of transportation - land, rail, and water. This comprehensive approach enables us to adeptly address the material challenges faced by our clients, including several Quanta Services companies.
Our journey, which began with mule teams in Texas, has seen a remarkable transformation. From transporting pipe in Alaska to expanding our operations globally, we have continually adapted and grown. At the heart of our service is a deep understanding of the risks our clients face. We don't just provide logistics; we offer solutions that help manage and mitigate these risks, ensuring the success of our clients' projects.
We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.
About This Role
Mercer Technical Services (MTS), a Quanta Services Company, is looking for a Heavy Equipment Transportation Specialist that is experienced in all areas of transporting heavy construction equipment (Dozers, Excavators, Wheel loaders, Graders, etc.).This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with an established and growing company.
This role is key to planning, scheduling, and executing heavy haul shipments while ensuring compliance with permits, routing, and customer requirements. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has exceptional organization skills, and understands the complexity of moving oversized loads.
What You'll Do
As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
MTS Quanta, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR) company, has a rich history spanning over a century, providing transportation and logistics solutions. Our current mission is focused on expanding this legacy to encompass specialty logistics for infrastructure contractors across various sectors. We specialize in the procurement, warehousing, and transportation of materials across diverse modes of transportation - land, rail, and water. This comprehensive approach enables us to adeptly address the material challenges faced by our clients, including several Quanta Services companies.
Our journey, which began with mule teams in Texas, has seen a remarkable transformation. From transporting pipe in Alaska to expanding our operations globally, we have continually adapted and grown. At the heart of our service is a deep understanding of the risks our clients face. We don't just provide logistics; we offer solutions that help manage and mitigate these risks, ensuring the success of our clients' projects.
We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.
About This Role
Mercer Technical Services (MTS), a Quanta Services Company, is looking for a Heavy Equipment Transportation Specialist that is experienced in all areas of transporting heavy construction equipment (Dozers, Excavators, Wheel loaders, Graders, etc.).This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with an established and growing company.
This role is key to planning, scheduling, and executing heavy haul shipments while ensuring compliance with permits, routing, and customer requirements. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has exceptional organization skills, and understands the complexity of moving oversized loads.
What You'll Do
- Dispatch, schedule, and manage drivers for pickup and deliveries of shipments
- Coordinate and schedule heavy haul and over-dimensional shipments locally and across the US.
- Communicate with drivers, customers, dispatch, and permit departments to ensure seamless execution.
- Prepare and manage required documentation including permits, route surveys, and load sheets.
- Monitor shipments and proactively resolve any delays or issues.
- Ensure compliance with all DOT, provincial/state, and company safety regulations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, clients, vendors, and drivers.
- Optimize routing and equipment utilization for efficiency and cost effectiveness.
- 2 years of experience in Yellow Iron logistics, dispatch, or transportation coordination.
- Strong knowledge of over-dimensional permitting, routing, and regulations.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in TMS (Transportation Management Systems), Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and Turvo.
- Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet tight deadlines.
- Detailed oriented with strong organizational skills
- Knowledge within the FMSCA regulations and guidelines.
As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.
- 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
- Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
- Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
- Short term and long term benefits
- Employee discounts on consumer goods
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.