Driver - Sherman
About The Position
Empower Rental Group is hiring a CDL A Driver for its Sherman, Texas branch. The driver delivers rental equipment and products to customers, loads, unloads, and secures equipment, relocates units, and performs maintenance or repairs as needed. Driving is the most significant portion of the job. The driver may also assist the service department and other areas during downtime or as needed. The role requires safe operation of a CDL A truck, including navigating construction sites and other delivery locations, completing daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintaining the truck and equipment, and complying with DOT and FMCSA requirements. The driver communicates with the branch and customers about schedules, delivery or pickup issues, and delays, and is expected to provide professional customer service. Occasional overnight travel for long-distance deliveries is required.
Requirements
- Current, valid CDL A driver's license.
- Clean driving record that meets acceptable company and/or vendor/customer parameters.
- At least 1 year of commercial driving experience.
- Firm understanding of company driving policies and rules of the road.
- Ability to exercise defensive driving skills at all times.
Responsibilities
- Transport rental equipment and products to and from customer job sites or rental locations using a CDL A truck.
- Safely navigate construction sites and other delivery locations and unload equipment at the requested location.
- Load, unload, secure, and relocate equipment as required.
- Keep the truck, tools, and equipment in good condition and safe working order.
- Maintain truck efficiency by meeting preventive maintenance requirements in accordance with the tractor manufacturer's or lessor's instructions.
- Build positive relationships with clients and maintain a neat appearance and professional demeanor with customers and coworkers.
- Handle customer inquiries and requests promptly.
- Communicate with the branch and customers to maintain schedules and promptly report delivery or pickup issues and delays.
- Make appropriate repairs to delivered units.
- Complete DOT logs as required and maintain an accurate, signed paper log for every day of the week.
- Comply with FMCSA regulations, especially Hours-of-Service regulations, and maintain current permits.
- Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
- Report truck maintenance needs to the Branch Manager immediately.
- Maintain a safe work environment.
- Assist the service department and other areas as needed or during downtime.
- Travel overnight occasionally for long-distance deliveries.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employer-paid life insurance with a buy-up option
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer-paid short-term disability benefits
- Voluntary life, accident, and long-term disability benefit options
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Sick time
- Employee referral program
- ERG Employee Sharing Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
