Tarper

TarperThis position involves, but is not limited to, covering & securing loaded flatbed trailers with tarps & required straps prior to transport. The Tarper's duties include placing a large sheet of plastic over the loaded materials before covering them with tarps in order to protect the load from the weather and dirt. Once the load is covered, the tarps are secured around the load & to the trailer using bungee straps. 4" webbing straps are then placed over the load and used to secure the load per company & DOT guidelines. The position requires working indoors, outdoors, and in varying temperatures depending on the current weather conditions. Pushing, pulling, & lifting of tarps and other materials up to 50 lbs+ may be required on occasion. (Getting help from a co-worker to lift heavy objects is required.) Being able & willing to work as part of a team, but also as a self-motivated individual is required. Involves covering loaded 45-53 ft flatbed trailers with tarps and securing the load and tarps with bungee cords and 4-inch straps per customer, company and DOT standards. Physical job that may require working indoors and outdoors and in all types of weather. Permanent position which may require overtime work. Personal protective Equipment (PPE) is required at all times. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe footwear, safety green uniform shirt (or reflective safety vest), and hearing protection (in specific areas). All required PPE & uniforms are provided by the company, except steel toe footwear. Current workdays are Mon - Fri. Weekend work is practically never, but may be required in extremely rare situations. Current hours of work range from 6 am - 7 am until the workload is finished. Overtime may be required.