Heavy Equipment CDL Driver
About The Position
EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver for its rental facility in Abilene, Texas. This onsite role delivers equipment and materials safely and on time, while following applicable transportation laws and safety regulations. Drivers use EquipmentShare's 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 role is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation provided. The position requires customer-facing communication, attention to safety, and routine care of the vehicle. Drivers may load and unload goods and materials, handle delivery paperwork, and report vehicle maintenance issues. The position is safety-sensitive; employment is contingent on passing a background check and a 10-panel drug screen.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
- Ability to remain focused in a busy environment.
- Hold a Class A commercial driver's license or a chauffeur's license, depending on state requirements, appropriate for the weight of the vehicle operated.
- Pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state transportation regulations.
- Pass a DOT physical; the trucks driven weigh more than 10,000 pounds.
- Be at least 21 years old to operate a company vehicle.
- Have a clean driving record.
- Be able to sit in a trailer cab for prolonged periods.
- Be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds at a time.
- Be able to travel frequently.
- Be clean-shaven if required to deliver to EquipmentShare customers with that requirement.
- Pass a 10-panel drug screen as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Operate the vehicle according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
- Transport loads safely and on time along the required route, 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 warranted; unload empty skids and return equipment to the designated area.
- Maintain signed invoices, bills of lading, and other required paperwork, and deliver the documentation to the 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 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
- Overtime pay after 40 hours
- 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
