Tractor Trailer Driver

Herc Rentals • Dallas, TX

5d

About The Position

The Tractor Trailer Driver transports, delivers, and retrieves assorted construction and heavy equipment while supporting branch operations in a professional, safe, and timely manner. The role operates commercial and non-commercial vehicles safely and efficiently, maintains high quality standards in the branch and field, and follows operating standards at facility, regional, and corporate levels.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of tractor-trailer driving experience within the last three years.
• Commercial Driver’s License, Class A, with tanker endorsement.
• Current medical card.
• Ability to operate large, heavy machinery.
• Ability to secure loads safely.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors when required.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and stretch, turn, twist, reach overhead, bend, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Transport, deliver, and retrieve assorted construction and heavy equipment.
• Operate commercial or non-commercial vehicles safely, efficiently, and professionally.
• Promote professionalism and excellent customer service.
• Inspect vehicles before and after pickups and deliveries.
• Maintain delivery documents during the workday and make them available for inspection upon request.
• Apply driving skills to maneuver in difficult locations, heavy traffic, inclement weather, mountainous terrain, and tight loading dock areas.
• Secure equipment using chaining, strapping, and blocking in accordance with DOT policies and established procedures.
• Communicate with the Branch Manager and/or central dispatch about delivery schedules.
• Follow safety rules and regulations at customer job sites and company facilities.
• Answer customers’ general questions about safe vehicle, tool, or machinery operation and provide training assistance when asked.
• Report damage to company property discovered while picking up equipment.
• Report all accidents involving the driver or equipment to the Branch Manager or Central Dispatch.
• Promptly report delays caused by breakdowns, weather, traffic, or other issues affecting timely pickups or deliveries.
• Maintain flexibility in the daily routine to respond to management and customer demands.
• Accurately maintain required paperwork and logs each day.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Virtual health visits
• 24-hour nurse line
• Healthy pregnancy program
• Tobacco cessation program
• Weight loss program
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee stock purchase program
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave and support for National Guard and Reserves
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption assistance reimbursement program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Auto and home insurance discounts
• Company-paid life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Company-paid disability insurance
• Supplemental disability insurance
• Group legal plan
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED