Heavy Equipment CDL Driver

EquipmentShare • Grand Rapids, MI

12h • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver at its Advanced Solutions rental facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The driver transports equipment and other loads safely and on time, follows applicable transportation laws and safety regulations, and uses company technology to access fleet locations, work orders, and delivery details. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; overtime pay is offered after 40 hours. The role is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation provided.

The position involves maneuvering a truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas, assisting with loading and unloading, maintaining delivery paperwork, arranging trailers in shipping yards, and carrying out routine truck checks. Drivers report maintenance issues to the Shipping Supervisor. This is a safety-sensitive position; employment is contingent on passing required background checks and a 10-panel drug screen.

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 Class A commercial driver's license or chauffeur's license, depending on state requirements, appropriate for the weight of the vehicle operated.
• Pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state transportation regulations.
• Pass a DOT physical.
• Be at least 21 years old to operate a company vehicle.
• Have a clean driving record.
• Be able to sit for prolonged periods in a trailer cab, lift and move up to 40 pounds, and travel frequently.
• May need to be clean-shaven to deliver to customers with that requirement.
• Pass a 10-panel drug screen as a condition of employment.

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 its designated area.
• Maintain signed invoices, 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 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

• Monthly family dinner night (restrictions apply).
• 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 (role dependent).
• 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