Heavy Equipment CDL Driver

EquipmentShare • Nashville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a CDL Delivery Driver at our rental facility in Nashville, TN. This role is responsible for operating a vehicle according to applicable laws, safely transporting loads, maneuvering trucks and trailers, assisting with loading and unloading goods, maintaining paperwork, performing routine service on trucks, and arranging trailers in shipping yards. The company utilizes technology to ensure drivers work efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points
• Ability to remain focused in a busy environment
• Must hold either a commercial drivers license (Class A CDL) or chauffeur’s license depending on state, appropriate for weight of vehicle to be operated
• Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations
• Must pass DOT physical, as trucks driven are over 10k lbs
• Must be at least 21 years old to operate company vehicle.
• Prolonged periods sitting in a trailer cab for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds at a time
• Must be able to travel frequently
• CDL drivers may be required to be clean shaven in order to deliver to EquipmentShare customers who have this requirement
• This is a safety sensitive position and any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a 10 panel drug screen
• Employment is contingent on passing a background check. Additionally, some roles require passing a drug test, depending on the job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle according to applicable state and federal transportation laws
• Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations
• Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals
• Assists with loading of or loads and unloads goods and materials, using specialized equipment when warranted; unloads empty skids and returns all equipment to designated area
• Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to shipping office or other appropriate staff when delivery route is complete
• Facilitates routine service on trucks, which may include checking oil, water, gasoline, and air; reports maintenance malfunctions to Shipping Supervisor
• Arranges trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Monthly Family Dinner Night
• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Tool and boot reimbursements (role dependent)
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (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

What This Job Offers

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