Haul Truck Driver - Texas First Rentals

HOLT Group•Van Alstyne, TX

43d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for safely transporting industrial and commercial equipment to and from customer job locations and branch stores. Work includes local or long-distance hauling, loading, unloading, and securing equipment and supplies. The driver is expected to demonstrate alignment with the company’s mission and core business values, collaborate with internal and external resources, and participate in ongoing self-development.

Requirements

Three years of driving experience preferred, including verifiable over-the-road experience operating combination commercial vehicles.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Valid driver’s license with Class A CDL certification and DOT physical examination medical card.
Knowledge of and/or prior experience driving delivery trucks, towing tandem-axle utility trailers and towable construction equipment, and operating safely in high-traffic or congested city areas and small spaces.
Basic knowledge of construction equipment and safe driving procedures.
Knowledge of Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and DOT guidelines.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Customer service knowledge, including assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
Quality-control skills, including testing and inspecting products, services, or processes.
Skills in operating and controlling equipment or systems and selecting appropriate tools and equipment for a job.
Ability to adjust machine or vehicle controls quickly and repeatedly to precise positions.
Ability to read maps and operate GPS systems.
Ability to maintain a clean driving record and exercise diligent attention to safety.
Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair.
Manual dexterity and coordinated finger movements to grasp, manipulate, or assemble small objects.
Ability to read and understand written information and to understand spoken information and instructions.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods, move objects, and use abdominal and lower-back muscles over time without fatigue.
Ability to frequently move materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina; ability to climb ladders using both hands and feet, work underneath equipment, and respond to visual, auditory, and other signals while visually inspecting work.

Nice To Haves

Three years of driving experience, including verifiable over-the-road experience operating combination commercial vehicles.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Deliver and pick up equipment for customers safely, promptly, efficiently, and courteously.
Secure construction and other equipment using chains, straps, and blocking in accordance with established procedures.
Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and inspect the truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during, and after trips.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, and vehicle damage.
Perform basic vehicle maintenance, including adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid and making minor repairs.
Complete DOT-required daily driver logs and trip sheets accurately and without misrepresentation.
Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment at job sites and make minor repairs.
Demonstrate proper and safe equipment use to customers at delivery.
Obtain required signatures on rental contracts, pickup forms, and exchange forms.
Assist other departments as needed and perform other duties as assigned.