Heavy Equipment CDL Driver

EquipmentShare • Abilene, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver at its rental facility in Abilene, Texas. The driver transports equipment and other goods safely and on time, follows state and federal transportation laws and safety regulations, and uses the company’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. The role is subject to on-call scheduling, with additional compensation, and overtime pay is offered after 40 hours of work.

The position involves maneuvering trucks and trailers in loading and unloading areas, assisting with loading and unloading, completing delivery paperwork, conducting routine truck service checks, reporting maintenance problems, and arranging trailers in shipping yards. It is safety-sensitive and requires the applicable commercial driver’s or chauffeur’s license, DOT physical, background and drug screening, and a clean driving record.

EquipmentShare describes itself as a people-first company using proprietary technology to support employees. It offers eligible full-time employees medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with paid time off, paid holidays, retirement matching, wellness offerings, volunteer time, and professional development opportunities.

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 commercial driver’s license 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 more than 10,000 pounds.
• Be at least 21 years old to operate a company vehicle.
• Have a clean driving record.
• Pass a 10-panel drug screen; employment offers are contingent on passing.
• 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.
• May be required to be clean-shaven 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 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 warranted; 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, 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, 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