Tractor Trailer Driver

Herc Rentals • Clay, NY

3d

About The Position

The Tractor Trailer Driver transports, delivers, and retrieves construction and heavy equipment while supporting branch operations safely, professionally, and on time. The role involves operating commercial and non-commercial vehicles and meeting quality and operating standards at the facility, regional, and corporate levels. Drivers interact with customers, branch management, and central dispatch and are responsible for safe equipment handling, accurate paperwork, vehicle inspections, and timely reporting of incidents or delays.

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.
• Obtain a Hazmat endorsement within 120 days of employment; assistance will be provided.
• 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 construction and heavy equipment.
• Operate commercial and 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 by management or state traffic safety officers.
• Use driving and commercial driving skills to maneuver in difficult locations, heavy traffic, inclement weather, mountainous terrain, and tight loading dock areas.
• Secure equipment using chains, straps, and blocking in accordance with established DOT policies.
• Communicate with the Branch Manager and/or central dispatch about delivery schedules.
• Follow safety rules and regulations at customer job sites and Herc Rentals facilities.
• Answer customers’ general questions about safe operation of vehicles, tools, or machinery and provide training assistance when asked.
• Report damage to Herc Rentals property discovered during equipment pickups to the Branch Manager or Central Dispatch.
• 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 problems affecting timely pickups or deliveries.
• Maintain flexibility in the daily routine to respond to management’s responses to customer demands.
• Accurately maintain required paperwork and logs on a daily basis.

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, vacations, and sick days.
• Paid parental leave.
• Military leave and support for members of the 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED