Driver Class - C

Peterson Tractor Company•Livermore, CA

21h•$22 - $25

About The Position

The Driver Class - C operates delivery trucks and trailers to load, secure, transport, deliver, and retrieve rental equipment. The role follows delivery and pickup instructions, complies with company, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Federal Motor Carrier safety requirements, and maintains accurate duty-status records and vehicle documentation. Drivers perform daily vehicle safety inspections, keep registrations, permits, and inspections current, and monitor and maintain assigned vehicles according to manufacturer, company, and DOT guidelines. At customer sites, the driver inspects returned equipment for damage, assesses whether customers can use equipment safely, demonstrates equipment operation, and communicates customer concerns to the appropriate person. The role also tracks truck inventory, washes and fuels rental equipment as directed, completes rental and related paperwork accurately and promptly, and represents the company through professional conduct and truck appearance. Regular, punctual, and predictable attendance is required. Overtime may be needed within labor law and DOT guidelines. The role exercises routine discretion and judgment, and errors in judgment or execution may have significant consequences for the company.

Requirements

Maintain updated knowledge of applicable DOT and Federal Motor Carrier regulations and requirements.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, safely, and 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

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 follow company, DOT, and Federal Motor Carrier safety procedures, laws, policies, and rules.
Maintain an accurate Record of Duty Status log.
Perform daily DOT vehicle operational safety inspections.
Monitor, maintain, and inspect assigned delivery vehicles according to manufacturer, company, and DOT guidelines.
Ensure required registrations, permits, and inspections 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 each customer can use the equipment safely.
Demonstrate the use of rental equipment to customers.
Track and maintain truck equipment inventory.
Wash, fuel, and maintain rental equipment as directed.
Promote a positive company image through professional conduct and truck appearance.
Relay customer concerns and feedback accurately to the appropriate person.
Complete rental and related documents accurately and promptly.
Maintain regular, punctual, and predictable attendance.
Work overtime as needed within labor law and DOT guidelines.