Heavy Equipment CDL Driver
About The Position
EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver for its rental facility in Jackson, Mississippi. The driver transports equipment and materials safely and on schedule, follows applicable transportation laws and safety regulations, assists with loading and unloading, and completes delivery paperwork. Drivers use EquipmentShare’s T3 technology to access fleet locations, work orders, and delivery details. The role is scheduled 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, with additional compensation provided. This safety-sensitive role requires the appropriate commercial driver’s license or chauffeur’s license for the vehicle and state, a clean driving record, and successful completion of applicable background, drug, and DOT physical requirements. The work involves prolonged periods seated in a trailer cab, frequent travel, and lifting and moving items weighing up to 40 pounds.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to communicate professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
- Ability to remain focused in a busy environment.
- Hold a Class A 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 and/or state transportation regulations.
- 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.
- 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 any employment offer.
- May need to be clean shaven to meet certain EquipmentShare customer requirements.
Responsibilities
- Operate a vehicle in accordance with applicable state and federal transportation laws.
- Transport loads safely and promptly along required routes while obeying traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Maneuver trucks and trailers into loading and unloading areas and follow loading crew signals.
- Assist with or perform loading and unloading of 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 appropriate staff after completing the route.
- Perform routine truck service, including 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 paid time off 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 worked.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
