Heavy Equipment CDL Driver

EquipmentShare•Charleston, SC

19d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver for its rental facility in Charleston, South Carolina. The role delivers equipment and materials safely and on time, while using the company’s T3 technology platform for access to fleet locations, work orders, and delivery details. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime pay after 40 hours. It is also subject to on-call scheduling, for which additional compensation is provided. The driver operates vehicles and trailers in compliance with transportation laws and safety regulations, assists with loading and unloading, completes delivery paperwork, and performs routine truck checks. The position requires customer-facing professionalism, frequent travel, and the ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds. Employment is contingent on passing required background checks and a 10-panel drug screen; drivers must also pass a DOT physical.

Requirements

Hold a Class A commercial driver’s license or chauffeur’s license, as applicable by state and appropriate for the vehicle’s weight.
Pass background and drug testing as required by applicable transportation regulations; employment is contingent on a background check and a 10-panel drug screen.
Pass a DOT physical.
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 communicate professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
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.
May need to be clean-shaven to meet requirements of certain EquipmentShare customers.

Responsibilities

Operate the vehicle according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
Transport loads safely and on time along required routes, obeying traffic laws and safety regulations.
Maneuver trucks and trailers into loading and unloading areas and follow loading crew signals.
Assist with loading or load and unload goods and materials, using specialized equipment when warranted; unload empty skids and return equipment to the 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, including checking oil, water, gasoline, and air; report maintenance malfunctions to the Shipping Supervisor.
Arrange trailers in shipping yards for efficient loading patterns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.