Heavy Equipment CDL Driver
About The Position
EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver at its rental facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The driver transports equipment and other loads safely and on time while following applicable transportation laws, traffic laws, and safety regulations. EquipmentShare’s T3 platform gives drivers 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. The role is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation provided. The driver maneuvers trucks and trailers into loading and unloading areas, assists with loading and unloading, handles delivery paperwork, and performs routine truck service checks. The position requires a qualifying commercial driver’s license or chauffeur’s license, required DOT testing and physical, a clean driving record, and the ability to travel frequently and lift up to 40 pounds. Employment is contingent on passing a background check; this safety-sensitive role also requires passing a 10-panel drug screen.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to communicate professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
- Ability to remain focused in a busy environment.
- Must hold a Class A commercial driver’s license or chauffeur’s license, depending on state requirements, appropriate for the weight of the vehicle operated.
- Must pass background and drug testing as required by applicable transportation regulations; employment is contingent on a background check and this safety-sensitive position requires passing a 10-panel drug screen.
- Must pass a DOT physical because the trucks driven weigh over 10,000 pounds.
- Must be at least 21 years old to operate a company vehicle.
- Must have a clean driving record.
- Must be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
- Must be able to travel frequently.
- May be required to be clean shaven to deliver to customers with this requirement.
Responsibilities
- Operate the vehicle according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
- Transport loads safely and on time along 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 warranted; 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; 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.
- Overtime pay after 40 hours.
- Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
