CDL Rental Equipment Delivery Driver

Empire Cat•Apache Junction, AZ

About The Position

Operate transportation equipment to pick up and deliver machinery, parts, and similar loads, using trucks with or without trailers. Prepare, inspect, load, secure, transport, and unload equipment and parts while complying with applicable safety requirements, company policies, and DOT, state, and local traffic and highway regulations. Maintain the truck, trailer, and auxiliary equipment, complete required paperwork, and keep the required driver’s license and endorsements current. This is designated as a Safety-Sensitive Position. The employee regularly sits, uses hands, and talks or hears; frequently stands, walks, reaches, climbs or balances, stoops, and kneels; and regularly lifts or moves up to 60 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, outdoor weather, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat. The noise level is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Proof of a high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
A clean, current driving and safety record for the past 12 months.
A current, valid Class A CDL with Hazmat, Doubles/Triples, and Tanker endorsements before hire.
Ability to communicate in English by speaking, reading, comprehending, and writing.
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
Ability to meet applicable safety requirements and use all required safety equipment.
Acceptable attendance to meet company standards and requirements.
Appropriate manner, conduct, and grooming in accordance with company policy.

Responsibilities

Operate trucks, with or without trailers, to pick up and deliver machinery, parts, and similar loads.
Operate, load, and unload parts and equipment being transported.
Inspect each load personally and ensure it is properly prepared, loaded, and secured before leaving each stop and to prevent shifting, loosening, or falling in transit.
Inspect the truck thoroughly before and after each stop.
Secure loose timbers and ramps with chains during transit, and remove and put away chains or straps when unloading.
Prepare and stow the vehicle, trailer, and auxiliary equipment, including chains, straps, blocks, and gear, before and after each trip.
Comply with DOT, state, and local traffic and highway laws, rules, and regulations, and operate equipment within legal weight and load-size limits.
Photograph questionable machine damage and report it immediately.
Assist with loading and unloading trucks.
Ensure manifests are accurate and error-free and include all transported items.
Work safely and follow applicable safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards.
Check fuel, oil, water, tires, and other items on the truck and equipment before starting; keep equipment clean and maintained.
Report hauling-equipment operating problems to the office.
Keep the driver’s license, CDL, and required endorsements current, and notify the supervisor of driver’s license problems within one day.
Complete required paperwork within applicable deadlines.
Work extra hours and scheduled days off when requested by the supervisor, up to the limit permitted by DOT.
Work within and promote corporate values.