Heavy Equipment CDL Driver
About The Position
EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver at its rental facility in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The driver transports equipment and other loads safely and on time while following applicable transportation laws, traffic laws, and safety regulations. The role uses EquipmentShare’s T3 platform to access fleet locations, work orders, and delivery details in real time. 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, for which additional compensation is provided. The driver maneuvers trucks and trailers into loading and unloading areas, assists with loading and unloading, maintains delivery paperwork, and performs routine truck checks. This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment is contingent on passing a background check, and the role requires a 10-panel drug screen.
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 federal or state transportation regulations.
- Pass a DOT physical; trucks driven are over 10,000 pounds.
- Be at least 21 years old to operate a company vehicle.
- Have a clean driving record.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and customer service skills and communicate professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
- Remain focused in a busy environment.
- Be able to sit for prolonged periods in a trailer cab.
- Be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
- Be able to travel frequently.
- Be clean-shaven when required by customers receiving deliveries.
Responsibilities
- Operate the vehicle according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
- Transport loads safely and promptly over the required route while obeying traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Maneuver the truck and trailer 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 checks, including 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, depending on role
- 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
- Overtime pay after 40 hours
- Additional compensation for on-call scheduling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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