Heavy Equipment CDL Driver
About The Position
EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver at its rental facility in Charleston, West Virginia. The driver transports equipment and materials safely and on time, follows applicable transportation laws and safety regulations, handles loading and unloading, completes delivery paperwork, and performs routine truck service checks. The role uses EquipmentShare’s T3 platform to access fleet locations, work orders, and delivery details. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Overtime pay is offered after 40 hours, and the role is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation. This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment is contingent on passing a background check; the role also requires passing a 10-panel drug screen and applicable DOT-related testing.
Requirements
- Hold either a Class A commercial driver's license or a chauffeur's license, depending on state requirements, 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 over 10,000 pounds.
- Be at least 21 years old to operate a company vehicle.
- Have a clean driving record.
- Have strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
- Be able to remain focused in a busy environment.
- Be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
- Be able to travel frequently.
- Pass a 10-panel drug screen as a condition of employment.
- Be clean shaven when required for delivery to certain EquipmentShare customers.
Responsibilities
- Operate the vehicle according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
- Transport loads safely and on time along required routes, obeying traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Maneuver the truck and trailer 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, bills of lading, and other required paperwork, and deliver documentation to the appropriate staff after completing the route.
- Perform routine truck service checks, including checking oil, water, gasoline, and air, and report maintenance malfunctions to the Shipping Supervisor.
- Arrange trailers in shipping yards to support optimum loading patterns.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Tool and boot reimbursements, depending on role
- Gym membership stipend and wellness programs
- 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
- Additional compensation for on-call scheduling
- Overtime pay after 40 hours
- Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
