Heavy Equipment CDL Driver

EquipmentShare•Charleston, SC

18d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver at its rental facility in Charleston, South Carolina. The role transports equipment and other loads safely and efficiently while complying with transportation laws and safety regulations. Drivers use EquipmentShare’s T3 technology to access fleet locations, work orders, and delivery details. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime pay after 40 hours and on-call scheduling that provides additional compensation. This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment is contingent on passing a background check and, where required for the role, a drug screen.

Requirements

Hold a commercial driver's license (Class A CDL) or chauffeur's license, depending on the state, appropriate for the weight of the vehicle operated.
Pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state transportation regulations; employment is contingent on passing a background check, and this safety-sensitive role requires passing a 10-panel drug screen.
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, 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 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 to deliver to customers with that requirement.

Responsibilities

Operate the vehicle according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
Transport loads safely and on time along 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 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 when the route is complete.
Perform routine truck service, which may include 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.