Heavy Equipment CDL Driver
About The Position
EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver for its rental facility in Charleston, West Virginia. The driver transports equipment and materials safely and on time while complying with applicable transportation laws and safety regulations. The role uses the company’s T3 technology 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, for which additional compensation is provided. The position includes operating and maneuvering a truck and trailer, loading and unloading goods and materials, maintaining required delivery paperwork, arranging trailers in shipping yards, and performing routine truck checks. Drivers report maintenance issues to the Shipping Supervisor and perform other related duties as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment is contingent on passing a background check; the posting also specifies a 10-panel drug screen and applicable federal or state transportation testing requirements.
Requirements
- Hold a Class A commercial driver’s license or a chauffeur’s license, depending on the state, appropriate for the weight of the vehicle operated.
- Pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department of transportation regulations.
- Pass a DOT physical; the 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 the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
- Be able to remain focused in a busy environment.
- 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.
- Be clean-shaven if required to deliver to customers with that requirement.
Responsibilities
- Operate the vehicle in accordance with applicable state and federal transportation laws.
- Transport loads safely and on time over 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 its designated area.
- Maintain signed invoices, shipping 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
- Monthly family dinner night
- 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, 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 working 40 hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
