Driver - Gadsden

Empower Rental Group; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employer-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Parental leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick time

Employee Referral program

ERG Employee Sharing Program

Job summary

Empower Rental Group in Gadsden, AL is seeking a CDL A Driver to deliver rental equipment to customer sites, load and unload safely, and perform routine maintenance on trucks and trailers. You will represent the company with professionalism and ensure on-time, damage-free deliveries.

This role emphasizes safety, adherence to FMCSA Hours-of-Service rules, and strong customer service as you coordinate with branches and customers.

Qualifications

• Current, valid CDL A license with a clean driving record.
• At least 1 year of commercial driving experience.
• Defensive driving and knowledge of the rules of the road.

Responsibilities

• Transport equipment to and from customer sites and rental locations.
• Load, unload, and secure transit equipment; perform basic maintenance.
• Complete DOT logs daily and comply with FMCSA Hours-of-Service.
• Maintain truck and equipment in safe working condition.
• Build relationships with clients and provide professional service.
• Communicate delivery schedules and resolve issues with branches and customers.

Skills

Defensive driving

Customer service

Safety focus

Job description

CDL A Driver – Gadsden, AL

Empower Rental Group is a family of local equipment rental providers across the southeastern US. We began with 3 locations in 2021 with the goal of being the difference in the equipment rental industry by doing everything differently. We now have over 36 locations, and we are adding a CDL Driver A to our team in the Gadsden, AL location!

Company Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer-paid life insurance with a buy-up "option."
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer-paid STD Disability benefits
• Voluntary life, Accident, and LTD Disability benefits option
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid time off, Paid holidays, and Sick time
• Employee Referral program
• ERG Employee Sharing Program

Our CDL A Drivers are trusted to professionally deliver rental equipment and products to our customers. The Driver loads, unloads, and secures the transit equipment. The Driver relocates units as required and performs maintenance on the units as needed. CDL A Drivers are responsible for safety and must operate their trucks in the safest possible manner at all times. The Driver also assists in the service department and other areas as needed or when experiencing downtime.

Responsibilities

• Transport rental equipment and products to and from customer job sites or rental locations using a CDL A truck; a CDL Class A license is required. Safely navigate construction job sites and other delivery locations and unload the equipment at the desired location. Driving is the most significant portion of the job.
• Keep truck, tools, and all equipment in good condition and in safe working order. Maintain optimum truck efficiency by ensuring the preventive maintenance requirements are met in accordance with the tractor manufacturer or lessor's instructions.
• Understand the importance of building relationships with our clients and consistently deliver positive interactions with them.
• Consistently show strong customer service skills by having a neat appearance and professional demeanor with customers and co-workers at all times.
• Handle customers’ inquiries/requests timely.
• Communicate frequently with the branch and/or customers, ensuring that client schedules are maintained and if there are any delivery or pick-up issues or delays, clients are immediately informed.
• Make appropriate repairs to the delivered units.
• Complete DOT logs as required by the DOT. Ensure that there is an accurate, signed paper log for every day of the week.
• Comply with all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. Be especially diligent in adhering to Hours-of-Service regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date permits at all times.
• Occasionally travel overnight for long-distance deliveries.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections daily.
• Report any needed maintenance of trucks to the Branch Manager immediately.
• Maintain a safe work environment.

Job Requirements

• Current, Valid CDL A Driver’s License required with a clean driving record.
• 1 year of commercial driving experience.
• Firm understanding of the company’s driving policies and the rules of the road. Must exercise defensive driving skills at all times.
• Ensure a driving record that meets acceptable parameters for the company and/or its vendors/customers. Being unable to drive may affect one’s ability to continue employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Empower Rental Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer