Heavy Equipment CDL Driver
About The Position
EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver at its rental facility in Leetsdale, Pennsylvania. 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 to access fleet locations, work orders, and delivery details. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime pay after 40 hours worked. The role is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation provided. The driver maneuvers a truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas, follows loading crew signals, and assists with loading and unloading goods and materials, using specialized equipment when needed. The driver also handles delivery paperwork, performs routine truck checks, reports maintenance issues, 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 a 10-panel drug screen.
Requirements
- Hold a commercial driver's license (Class A CDL) or chauffeur’s license, depending on state, appropriate for the weight of the vehicle operated.
- Pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state transportation regulations; a 10-panel drug screen is required for this safety-sensitive role.
- Pass a DOT physical; 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 sit in a trailer cab for prolonged periods, lift and move up to 40 pounds, and travel frequently.
- Be clean-shaven when required by EquipmentShare customers.
Responsibilities
- Operate the vehicle in accordance with applicable state and federal transportation laws.
- Transport loads safely and on time over 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 and unloading 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, which may include 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
- 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 (role dependent)
- 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
- Overtime pay after 40 hours worked
- 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
