Heavy Equipment CDL Driver
About The Position
EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver at its rental facility in Alabaster, Alabama. The driver transports equipment and other loads safely and on time, following applicable state and federal transportation laws, traffic laws, and safety regulations. The role uses EquipmentShare’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, with overtime pay after 40 hours. The position is subject to on-call scheduling, for which additional compensation is provided. The driver maneuvers a truck and trailer in loading and unloading areas, follows loading crew signals, helps load and unload goods and materials, and returns empty skids and equipment to designated areas. The role also involves maintaining delivery paperwork, arranging trailers in the shipping yard, and performing routine truck checks. The position is safety sensitive, and employment is contingent on required background and drug screening.
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 and 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.
- Have strong interpersonal and customer service skills and be able to communicate professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
- Be able to 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 at a time.
- Be able to travel frequently.
- Pass a 10-panel drug screen as a condition of employment.
- Be clean shaven when required by an EquipmentShare customer.
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 the truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas and follow loading crew signals.
- Assist with or perform the loading and unloading of goods and materials, using specialized equipment when warranted.
- Unload empty skids and return equipment to designated areas.
- Maintain signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork, and deliver the documentation to the shipping office or 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, 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 the 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
