Driver - Gadsden

River City Equipment Rental & Sales Inc; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance with buy-up option

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

STD Disability benefits

Voluntary life, Accident, and LTD

Job summary

Empower Rental Group is seeking a CDL A Driver to deliver rental equipment from our Gadsden, AL location. You will load, unload, secure, and transport units, while maintaining safety and communication with customers and the branch.

Responsibilities include completing DOT logs, adhering to FMCSA regulations, and performing routine maintenance checks. Overnight travel may be required for long-distance deliveries; a clean driving record is essential.

Qualifications

• Current, valid CDL A license with clean driving record.
• Ability to operate CDL A trucks safely and efficiently.
• Familiarity with FMCSA regulations and Hours-of-Service.

Responsibilities

• Transport rental equipment to customer job sites or locations.
• Safely unload equipment and secure it for transport.
• Maintain truck and equipment in safe working order.
• Complete daily DOT logs and ensure accuracy.
• Communicate delivery schedules to branch and customers.

Skills

CDL A

Defensive driving

FMCSA regulations

DOT logs

Customer service

Job description

Empower Rental Group is hiring a CDL A Driver in 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 at the Gadsden, Alabama store!Company Benefits:Weekly Pay401(k) with Company MatchMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA)Employer-paid basic life insurance with a buy-up \"option.\"Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Employer-paid STD Disability benefitsVoluntary life, Accident, and LTD Disability benefits optionPaid Parental leavePaid time off, Paid holidays, and Sick timeEmployee Referral programERG Employee Sharing ProgramOur 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 include, but are not limited to: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.Keeps truck, tools, and all equipment in good condition and in safe working order. Maintains optimum truck efficiency by ensuring the preventive maintenance requirements are met in accordance with the tractor manufacturer or lessor's instructions.Understands the importance of building relationships with our clients and consistently delivers positive interactions with them.Consistently shows strong customer service skills by having a neat appearance and professional demeanor with customers and co-workers at all times.Handles customers’ inquiries/requests timely.Communicates 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.Makes appropriate repairs to the delivered units.Completes DOT logs as required by the DOT. Ensures that there is an accurate, signed paper log for every day of the week.Complies with all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (\"FMCSA\") regulations. Is especially diligent in adhering to Hours-of-Service regulations.Maintains up-to-date permits at all times.Occasionally travels overnight for long-distance deliveries.Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections daily.Report any needed maintenance of trucks to the Branch Manager immediately.Maintains 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.Ensures a driving record is maintained that meets acceptable parameters for the Company and/or our vendors/ customers. Being unable to drive may affect one’s ability to continue employment.Empower Rental Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer