Heavy Equipment CDL Driver
About The Position
EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver for its rental facility in Central Austin, Texas. The driver transports equipment and materials safely and on schedule, follows applicable transportation and safety regulations, and uses company technology to access fleet locations, work orders, and delivery details. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime pay after 40 hours. It is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation provided. The driver operates and maneuvers a truck and trailer, assists with loading and unloading, maintains delivery paperwork, arranges trailers in shipping yards, and performs routine truck checks. The role requires frequent travel, extended periods sitting in a trailer cab, and the ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds. Employment is contingent on passing a background check; this safety-sensitive role also requires passing a 10-panel drug screen and applicable DOT requirements.
Requirements
- Hold a commercial driver's license (Class A CDL) or chauffeur's license, depending on the state, 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; trucks operated are over 10,000 pounds.
- Be at least 21 years old to operate a company vehicle.
- 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 for prolonged periods in a trailer cab.
- Be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds at a time.
- Be able to travel frequently.
- Pass a 10-panel drug screen as a condition of employment for this safety-sensitive position.
- Be clean-shaven if required to deliver to customers with that requirement.
Responsibilities
- Operate the vehicle according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
- Transport loads safely and on time over the required route 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 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
- 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
- Additional compensation for on-call scheduling
- Overtime pay after 40 hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
