Heavy Equipment CDL Driver

EquipmentShare • New Orleans, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver at its rental facility in New Orleans, Louisiana. The driver transports equipment and materials safely and on time, follows applicable transportation laws and safety regulations, handles loading and unloading, maintains delivery paperwork, and performs routine truck checks. Drivers use EquipmentShare’s proprietary T3 platform 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. The position is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation provided.

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 or state transportation regulations; employment is contingent on passing a background check, and this safety-sensitive role requires passing a 10-panel drug screen.
• Pass a DOT physical; the trucks driven weigh over 10,000 pounds.
• Be at least 21 years old to operate a company vehicle.
• Have a clean driving record.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Meet the physical requirements of prolonged periods sitting in a trailer cab, lifting and moving up to 40 pounds, and frequent travel.
• Be clean shaven when required by customers receiving deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 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 or perform loading and unloading of 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 for optimum loading patterns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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 family 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