The principal duty of a Swamper is to supply labor as directed by your supervisor. Working Safely and efficiently is the top priority on every job.

Our Swampers form part of a team of transportation specialists:

Assist with training less experienced Swampers as directed by your supervisor.
Promote teamwork in the branch and on the job site.
Recognize the accomplishments of fellow workers.
Lead by example.

Taking care of the trucks, trailers and associated equipment is an important role of the Swamper.

The assigned equipment must be clean and organized at all times.
Report equipment safety deficiencies immediately.
Ensure the truck’s equipment is properly maintained at all times.
Use rigging for its intended purpose only.
Supervise all hook-ups and unhooks of trailer combinations.
When working with the truck, do so in a professional courteous manner. Be a good company ambassador on the job and in public.

Compliance: Company, Government, and Customer policies and regulations must be followed and are the responsibility of the Swamper.

Follow hours of work regulations and maintain drivers log according to government hours of work regulations.
Comply with the company substance abuse policy.
Study and understand government safety and transport regulations.
Learn how to build loads to comply with customer site-specific requirements.
Ensure that you possess current appropriate training certificates to operate units and work in accordance with government and customer regulations.
Learn how to perform and document pre and post trip inspections.

Safety and Environmental: The Swamper must follow safe operating practices and company safety and environmental policies. The objective of each Swamper is to have no accidents, injuries or environmental contamination.

Follow the companies safety programs.
Wear personal protective equipment as required by company policy.
Follow safe operating procedures on the job site.
Attend all pre job safety meetings.
Ensure that you have current required safety training to perform your assigned job.
Ensure that you follow company environmental policies.
Report incidents, accidents and near misses immediately upon occurrence.
Attend regular Branch and site-specific safety meetings.
Inspect all rigging prior to use.
Return all equipment to its designed storage place.
Remove all debris and deck pins from empty decks.
Know how to identify and position equipment.
Use Company approved procedures when rigging all equipment for movement.
Provide accurate verbal directions and hand signals. These are to be clearly communicated to the Driver during all movement of equipment according to approved company procedures.

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