Heavy Equipment CDL Driver

EquipmentShare • New Orleans, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver for its rental facility in New Orleans, Louisiana. The role involves safely transporting equipment and other loads while using the company’s T3 technology 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 position is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation for on-call work.

The driver operates vehicles in accordance with state and federal transportation laws, transports loads safely and on time, maneuvers trucks and trailers for loading and unloading, and assists with handling goods and materials. The role also includes completing delivery paperwork, performing routine truck checks, reporting maintenance issues, and arranging trailers in shipping yards.

This is a safety-sensitive role. Employment is contingent on passing a background check, and the position requires passing a 10-panel drug screen. The driver may need to be clean-shaven when delivering to customers with that requirement. EquipmentShare describes itself as a people-first, technology-powered company and offers career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 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 applicable federal 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.
• Have a clean driving record.
• Have strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including 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 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.
• 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 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 appropriate staff after completing the route.
• Perform routine truck service checks, including checking oil, water, gasoline, and air; 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
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Tool and boot reimbursements, depending on role
• Gym membership stipend
• 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 opportunities
• Leadership training
• 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