Heavy Equipment CDL Driver

EquipmentShare • Lake Charles, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver at its rental facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The driver transports equipment and materials safely and efficiently while following applicable transportation laws, traffic laws, and safety regulations. The role uses EquipmentShare’s T3 platform to access fleet locations, work orders, and delivery details in real time. 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 is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation. The role is safety sensitive, and employment is contingent on passing required screening, including a 10-panel drug screen and background check.

Requirements

• Hold a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) or chauffeur’s license, depending on state requirements, appropriate for the weight of the vehicle operated.
• Pass background and drug testing as required by applicable federal or state transportation regulations.
• 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 be able 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 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; the role is safety sensitive.
• Be clean shaven when required by an EquipmentShare customer.

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 shipping office or appropriate staff after completing the route.
• Perform routine truck service, which may include 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, subject to restrictions.
• 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