Heavy Equipment CDL Driver

EquipmentShare • Effingham, IL

6d • $22 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver at its rental facility in Effingham, Illinois. The driver transports equipment and other loads safely and on time while following state and federal transportation laws, traffic laws, and safety regulations. The role includes maneuvering trucks and trailers in loading and unloading areas, handling equipment and materials, completing delivery paperwork, arranging trailers in shipping yards, and performing routine truck checks. Drivers use 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, with additional compensation provided. The stated salary range is $22–$34; final compensation may depend on experience and location.

Requirements

• Hold a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) 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; the trucks driven are over 10,000 pounds.
• Be at least 21 years old to operate a company vehicle.
• 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 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; the position is safety sensitive.
• Be clean-shaven when required to deliver to customers who have that requirement.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles 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 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, which may include 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

• Additional compensation for on-call scheduling.
• Overtime pay after 40 hours.
• Monthly family dinner night.
• Competitive compensation.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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