Heavy Equipment CDL Driver

EquipmentShare • Port Allen, LA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver at its rental facility in Port Allen, Louisiana. The driver transports equipment and materials safely and efficiently while using the company’s T3 platform to access fleet locations, work orders, and delivery details. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime pay after 40 hours. The role is subject to on-call scheduling, for which additional compensation is provided.

The driver operates vehicles in compliance with state and federal transportation laws, safely maneuvers trucks and trailers, and assists with loading and unloading. The role also involves completing delivery paperwork, arranging trailers in the shipping yard, and performing routine truck checks. This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment is contingent on passing a background check, and the posting specifies that an offer is contingent on passing a 10-panel drug screen.

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 either 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 applicable federal and/or state 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.
• Ability to sit in a trailer cab for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds at a time.
• Ability to travel frequently.
• CDL drivers may need to be clean-shaven to deliver to customers with that requirement.
• Pass a 10-panel drug screen as a condition of an employment offer.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Transport loads safely and on time 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 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 appropriate staff after completing the route.
• Perform routine truck service checks, 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 PTO 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.

What This Job Offers

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