Rental Equipment Delivery Driver

Western States Careers•Kalispell, MT

14h

About The Position

The Rental Equipment Delivery Driver delivers and picks up rental equipment using a Class 8 truck and trailer, transporting loads weighing up to 70,000 lbs. The role includes loading and unloading equipment, securing loads, planning efficient routes, completing required inspections and DOT documentation, and operating equipment from brands including CAT, Genie, JLG, and GME. The driver maintains a current CDL and follows DOT rules, including requirements for oversize loads and permits. The driver provides customers with instruction on equipment use and safety, communicates equipment damage and issues to the appropriate teams, and uses a company-provided tablet or phone for dispatch information and equipment documentation. The position also involves reporting delays, emergencies, accidents, incidents, and highway safety hazards; maintaining the delivery truck’s appearance and mechanical condition; and assisting with service tasks as needed. The role is safety-sensitive and requires adherence to company safety policies and customer care standards while representing Western States and The CAT Rental Store.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Valid Class A CDL driver’s license, an excellent driving record, and a current DOT physical card.
At least six months of commercial driving experience, including over-the-road tractor and trailer experience.
Ability to communicate in English by speaking, reading, comprehending, and writing.
Working knowledge of CAT and other brands of construction equipment.
Knowledge of DOT legal requirements.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
Knowledge and use of Microsoft computer products or comparable systems.
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
Ability to work overtime with minimal notice.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Consistent attendance.
Ability to meet applicable safety requirements.
Ability to stand for long periods and to walk, sit, climb stairs repetitively, reach (including above shoulder height), bend, stoop, push, pull, lean, and twist repetitively.
Ability to generate 97 ft./lbs. of force by pushing and pulling.
Ability to repeatedly lift up to 60 lbs. from the ground and place it on a shelf or platform up to 65 inches off the ground.
Ability to carry up to 20 lbs. while repeatedly ascending and descending at least ten 8-inch stair steps.
Ability to repeatedly ascend and descend at least 10 rungs on various ladders.
Ability to assemble and disassemble various sizes of nuts and bolts while repeatedly bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, or crouching.
Ability to work with exposure to extreme temperatures and environments.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience using and operating light construction equipment.

Responsibilities

Deliver and pick up rental equipment using a Class 8 truck, including loads weighing up to 70,000 lbs.
Load and unload equipment onto trailers and secure it according to safety requirements.
Determine efficient routes based on load weight, road conditions, and traffic.
Maintain an electronic Driver’s Logbook in accordance with DOT regulations.
Operate equipment from multiple brands, including CAT, Genie, JLG, and GME.
Follow DOT rules and regulations for oversize loads and permits.
Complete daily inspection requirements and meet DOT driver qualification rules.
Maintain a current CDL.
Instruct customers on proper equipment use and safety procedures.
Promptly communicate equipment damage to Rental Coordinators and report equipment issues to the Lead Technician.
Use a company-provided tablet or phone to retrieve dispatch information and document equipment with pictures.
Assist with CRS service tasks as needed.
Report delays caused by breakdowns, weather, traffic, emergencies, or irregularities involving equipment pickup or delivery.
Report accidents and incidents involving drivers or company equipment.
Report highway safety hazards observed along the route.
Maintain the delivery truck’s appearance and mechanical condition.
Represent Western States and The CAT Rental Store professionally and follow customer care standards.
Advocate for safety and adhere to applicable safety policies, procedures, and standards.
Support Western States’ strategic programs, projects, and initiatives, and promote the organization’s vision, mission, and values.
Perform other duties as assigned.