Heavy Equipment CDL Driver

EquipmentShare • Milwaukee, WI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver at its rental facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The driver transports equipment and other loads safely and on time, while complying with applicable transportation laws, traffic 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 worked. The position is subject to on-call scheduling, for which additional compensation is provided.

The role includes maneuvering trucks and trailers in loading and unloading areas, assisting with loading and unloading, maintaining delivery paperwork, performing routine truck checks, reporting maintenance issues, and arranging trailers in shipping yards. The position is safety sensitive. Employment is contingent on passing a background check, and this role requires passing a 10-panel drug screen.

EquipmentShare describes itself as a people-first company that uses technology to support its employees and offers opportunities for career advancement, leadership training, and professional development.

Requirements

• Hold a Class A commercial driver’s license or chauffeur’s license, depending on state, appropriate for the weight of the vehicle operated.
• Pass background and drug testing as required by applicable federal and/or state transportation regulations; this role also requires passing a 10-panel drug screen.
• Pass a DOT physical; trucks driven weigh over 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 communicate professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
• Be able to remain focused in a busy environment.
• 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 when required by an EquipmentShare customer.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle in accordance with applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Transport loads safely and on time over 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 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, 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

• 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
• 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 worked

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed