Heavy Equipment CDL Driver

EquipmentShare•Shreveport, LA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver at its rental facility in Shreveport, Louisiana. The driver transports equipment and other loads safely and on time while complying with transportation laws, traffic laws, and safety regulations. EquipmentShare’s proprietary T3 platform provides drivers with real-time access to fleet locations, work orders, and delivery details. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime pay after 40 hours and on-call scheduling that carries additional compensation.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
Ability to remain focused in a busy environment.
Hold a commercial driver’s license (Class A CDL) or chauffeur’s license, depending on state, appropriate for the weight of the vehicle operated.
Pass background and drug testing as required by applicable federal and/or state transportation regulations.
Pass a DOT physical; the trucks driven weigh more than 10,000 pounds.
Be at least 21 years old to operate a company vehicle.
Be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds at a time.
Be able to travel frequently.
Pass a 10-panel drug screen as a condition of an employment offer.
May need to be clean shaven to deliver to customers with that requirement.

Responsibilities

Operate a vehicle according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
Transport loads safely and on time over required routes while obeying traffic laws and safety regulations.
Maneuver trucks and trailers into loading and unloading areas and follow loading crew signals.
Assist with loading, or load and unload, goods and materials using specialized equipment when needed; unload empty skids and return equipment to its designated area.
Maintain signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork, and deliver documentation to the shipping office or appropriate staff after completing the route.
Perform routine truck service, including checking oil, water, gasoline, and air, and report maintenance malfunctions to the Shipping Supervisor.
Arrange trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
Generous PTO and paid holidays.
401(k) with company match.
Tool and boot reimbursements, depending on role.
Gym membership stipend and wellness programs, with opportunities to earn PTO and prizes.
Company events, food truck nights, and monthly dinner nights.
16 hours of paid volunteer time per year.
Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities.
Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions.
Overtime pay after 40 hours.
Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.