Heavy Equipment CDL Driver

EquipmentShare • La Vergne, TN

14d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver for its rental facility in La Vergne, Tennessee. The driver transports equipment and materials safely and on time, following applicable transportation laws, traffic laws, and safety regulations. The position uses EquipmentShare’s T3 technology platform to access fleet locations, work orders, and delivery details in real time.

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. The driver may assist with loading and unloading, complete delivery paperwork, perform routine truck checks, report maintenance issues, and arrange trailers in the shipping yard. This is a safety-sensitive position, and employment is contingent on required background and drug screening.

Requirements

• Hold 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 transportation regulations; employment is also contingent on passing a background check and, for this safety-sensitive role, a 10-panel drug screen.
• Pass a DOT physical; the trucks driven weigh more than 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 and communicate 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 at a time.
• Be able to travel frequently.
• Be able to sit for prolonged periods in a trailer cab.
• May be required to be clean-shaven when delivering to customers with that requirement.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle in accordance with applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Transport loads safely and on time along required routes while 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 the 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 checks, including checking oil, water, gasoline, and air; report maintenance malfunctions to the Shipping Supervisor.
• Arrange trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Monthly family dinner night, subject to restrictions.
• 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, 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.
• Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
• Overtime pay after 40 hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed