Heavy Equipment CDL Driver

EquipmentShare • Jackson, MS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver at its rental facility in Jackson, Mississippi. The driver transports equipment and other loads safely and on time, following applicable transportation laws, traffic laws, and safety regulations. The role uses EquipmentShare’s T3 technology platform 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, and the position may include on-call scheduling with additional compensation.

The driver operates and maneuvers a truck and trailer, assists with loading and unloading, completes delivery paperwork, helps maintain the truck, and arranges trailers in shipping yards. This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment is contingent on passing a background check, and the role requires passing applicable transportation-related screening and physical requirements.

EquipmentShare describes itself as a people-first company that uses technology to support its employees and offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement and professional development. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and states its commitment to attracting, developing, and retaining people from varied backgrounds, talents, and perspectives.

Requirements

• Hold a Class A commercial driver's license or a chauffeur’s license, depending on state requirements and 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.
• 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 sit in a trailer cab for prolonged periods.
• Be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to travel frequently.
• Be clean-shaven when required to deliver to EquipmentShare customers with that requirement.
• Pass a 10-panel drug screen as a condition of an employment offer for this safety-sensitive position.

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 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 checks, 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

• Monthly family dinner night, with restrictions applying.
• 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