Rental Delivery Driver II CDLA - Marietta, GA

The Home Depot•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rental Delivery Driver II (RDDII) is a CDL-A licensed professional who operates a Tractor-Trailer or Straight Truck to deliver large equipment to DIY and professional customers. This role involves ensuring equipment is clean and operational, providing basic operational training to customers, and utilizing company technology for documentation. The driver will also assist with new equipment deployment to stores, maintain parts inventory, and perform local deliveries and pick-ups. The schedule is Monday to Friday with one Saturday rotation per month. The company operates over 2,200 retail stores across North America.

Requirements

Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Must be twenty-one years of age or older.
Class A (Commercial Driver’s License) CDL certification
Valid DOT Physical Examination (Medical Card)
2 years of tractor-trailer driving experience in the previous 5 years
1-year flatbed tractor-trailer experience in the previous 5 years
Safe driving record - Clean MVR
Knowledge of and/or experience driving delivery trucks, towing tandem axle utility trailers and towable construction equipment, operating safely within high traffic or congested city zones and in small areas
Knowledge of local major and minor roadways and the ability to effectively use maps and directions for efficient delivery routing
Working understanding of safe load securement, tie-downs, and transport
Working knowledge and understanding of Motor Carrier Safety regulations/DOT guidelines
Strong work ethic
Ability to work effectively with different personality types and all levels of associates
Working knowledge of handheld technology (smartphone, laptop, tablet)
Ability to operate in extreme outdoor working conditions
Ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances, including weather, traffic, and others
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, doing what is necessary to exceed customer expectations
Completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiences
Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both internal and external customers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Two (2) years’ experience operating flatbed tractor-trailers in the previous 5 years
Experience in equipment rental industry (mechanical, driving, counter sales, customer service, etc.)
Basic knowledge of compact construction equipment, including trenching and earthmoving machines
Ability to work independently
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot

Responsibilities

Utilizes company technology platform to document all work performed.
Accurately obtains required signatures on rental contracts.
Remains current on local licensing and safety requirements.
Performs other duties assigned by authorized personnel.
Assists with the deployment of new equipment to store locations, including performing PDIs, delivering to the store, and training store associates on the operation of the equipment.
Completes proper check-in and check-out procedures for equipment at store locations.
Maintains accurate parts and fleet inventories through proper documentation and transfers in appropriate systems.
Operate semi tractor-trailer with 53’ flatbed trailer and class 7 straight truck commercial motor vehicle & retriever unit to deliver equipment to customers.
Loads and unloads equipment on trailer or flatbed truck, including proper securing and tie-down of equipment.
Performs local deliveries and pick-ups of rental equipment to and from customer job sites.
Demonstrates proper and safe equipment operation to customers at the point of delivery.