Heavy Equipment Delivery Driver

Hodge•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

As the Heavy Equipment Delivery Driver , you are responsible for the safe transport, operation, inspection, and handling of heavy material handling equipment, including forklifts, man lifts, and similar machinery. The role includes equipment pickup and delivery, basic mechanical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance tasks, and providing customer demonstrations. A CDL‑A is required to transport equipment, and welding experience is preferred. Why HODGE At HODGE, we truly believe success comes from treating people like family. That’s why we offer a fulfilling career that goes beyond just a paycheck. HODGE offers a wide range of perks and benefits that make it the perfect place to grow your skillset: Balance: We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. At HODGE, you can count on having holidays off (while still getting paid for them), allowing you to spend quality time with your family and friends. Great Benefits: We value our employees' well-being and offer a comprehensive benefits package. Enjoy paid time off, 401k, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, wellness program, and much more! Competitive Pay: We offer competitive wages. Your hard work will be recognized and rewarded! Safety First: At HODGE, we prioritize safety above all else. Your well-being is our top priority. We protect our work family by maintaining safety policies, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and proactive hazard identification. Ambition: We're a team of ambitious individuals who are dedicated to achieving great things together. We embrace the "Whatever It Takes" mindset, ensuring that we go the extra mile to deliver exceptional results. Friendly Work Environment: Join a team that feels like family! You'll be supported by colleagues who genuinely care about your success and well-being. What You'll Do Equipment Transport & Operation: Operate all material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Load and unload heavy equipment for transport. Perform pickup and delivery of heavy equipment to customers and job sites. Operate all company vehicles and equipment safely and in compliance with DOT and company standards. Equipment Service & Maintenance: Perform general maintenance and preventive service on the semi to ensure it remains in compliance. Complete routine inspections and report any issues in accordance with company and DOT standards. Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of the truck and related equipment. Stay current with changing equipment and transportation compliance requirements. Customer Service & Demonstration : Demonstrate proper use and safe operation of equipment to customers or operators. Safety & Compliance: Ensure a safe working environment by upholding safety protocols and promoting a safety‑first culture. Comply with all OSHA regulations and all site‑specific safety and PPE requirements. Work toward continuous improvement in safety, service quality, and operational efficiency. Demonstrate HODGE Values: Model HODGE core values of Family, Integrity, Ambition, Respect, and Balance. Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures. Demonstrate that success comes from treating people like family. Additional Duties: Perform tasks assigned to support dynamic changes in business conditions. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, the Heavy Equipment Delivery Driver must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and ability required. Education/Experience: Commitment to promoting a positive workplace and safety-first culture. Ability to interact professionally with customers and internal teams. Ability to operate and secure heavy equipment for transport. Mechanical aptitude and experience working with lifts or heavy machinery. Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class A) and a current DOT medical card Minimum of 2 years of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience Internal employees with at least 1 year of service may be considered based on strong performance in safety, attendance, quality, and productivity; subject to review by Safety, HR, and Operations Must be at least 21 years of age for CDL-required roles CDL holders who obtained their license on or after February 7, 2022, must have successfully completed training through an FMCSA-registered driving school, in compliance with Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations Welding experience is preferred. Your future starts here! Apply now and join our team at HODGE. #IND123

Requirements

Commitment to promoting a positive workplace and safety-first culture.
Ability to interact professionally with customers and internal teams.
Ability to operate and secure heavy equipment for transport.
Mechanical aptitude and experience working with lifts or heavy machinery.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class A) and a current DOT medical card
Minimum of 2 years of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience
Internal employees with at least 1 year of service may be considered based on strong performance in safety, attendance, quality, and productivity; subject to review by Safety, HR, and Operations
Must be at least 21 years of age for CDL-required roles
CDL holders who obtained their license on or after February 7, 2022, must have successfully completed training through an FMCSA-registered driving school, in compliance with Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations

Nice To Haves

Welding experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Equipment Transport & Operation: Operate all material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Load and unload heavy equipment for transport.
Perform pickup and delivery of heavy equipment to customers and job sites.
Operate all company vehicles and equipment safely and in compliance with DOT and company standards.
Equipment Service & Maintenance: Perform general maintenance and preventive service on the semi to ensure it remains in compliance.
Complete routine inspections and report any issues in accordance with company and DOT standards.
Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of the truck and related equipment.
Stay current with changing equipment and transportation compliance requirements.
Customer Service & Demonstration : Demonstrate proper use and safe operation of equipment to customers or operators.
Safety & Compliance: Ensure a safe working environment by upholding safety protocols and promoting a safety‑first culture.
Comply with all OSHA regulations and all site‑specific safety and PPE requirements.
Work toward continuous improvement in safety, service quality, and operational efficiency.
Demonstrate HODGE Values: Model HODGE core values of Family, Integrity, Ambition, Respect, and Balance.
Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.
Demonstrate that success comes from treating people like family.
Additional Duties: Perform tasks assigned to support dynamic changes in business conditions.