Driver - Class A

Peterson Tractor Company•San Francisco, CA

1d•$33 - $38

About The Position

The Driver - Class A operates delivery trucks and trailers to transport rental equipment to and from customer sites. The role includes loading, unloading, securing, and inspecting equipment; demonstrating equipment use to customers; and completing rental and related documents accurately and on time. The driver follows dispatch or management instructions and complies with company policies, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and Federal Motor Carrier safety procedures. The position also involves maintaining accurate duty-status logs, completing daily vehicle safety inspections, monitoring and maintaining assigned vehicles, and ensuring required registrations, insurance documents, permits, and inspection reports are current. Drivers track truck inventory and rental-equipment usage, fuel and maintain equipment as directed, report customer feedback, and maintain a professional company image. Regular, punctual attendance is required; overtime and on-call work may be needed within labor law and DOT guidelines.

Requirements

Maintain updated knowledge of applicable DOT and Federal Motor Carrier regulations and requirements.
Be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and safely, in alignment with Peterson’s core values.
A drug screen and background check are required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of hydraulics, electronics, gas machinery, and diesel machinery.

Responsibilities

Operate, load, unload, secure, and transport rental equipment using delivery trucks and trailers.
Follow delivery and pickup instructions from the Dispatcher and/or Manager.
Maintain a safe working environment and comply with company policies, DOT regulations, and Federal Motor Carrier safety procedures, laws, policies, and rules.
Maintain an accurate Record of Duty Status log.
Perform daily vehicle operational safety inspections in accordance with DOT regulations.
Monitor, maintain, and inspect assigned delivery vehicles in accordance with manufacturer, company, and DOT guidelines.
Ensure required registrations, proof of insurance, permits, and inspection reports are current and valid.
Deliver and retrieve equipment to and from customer sites.
Inspect equipment for damage when picking it up from customers.
Determine whether customers can use equipment safely and demonstrate equipment use to customers.
Track and maintain truck equipment inventory.
Fuel, maintain, and track usage hours of rental equipment as directed.
Promote a positive company image through professional conduct and truck appearance.
Relay customer concerns and feedback to the appropriate person accurately.
Complete all rental and related documents accurately and on time.
Maintain regular, punctual, and predictable attendance.
Work overtime and on-call as needed within labor law and DOT guidelines.