Heavy Equipment CDL Driver

EquipmentShare; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the equipment rental industry is seeking a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver. This role involves safely delivering equipment, maintaining vehicle performance, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have a commercial driver's license and strong interpersonal skills. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Generous paid time off (PTO)

401(k) and company match

Annual tool and boot reimbursements

Fitness Membership stipends

Company sponsored events

Paid volunteer time

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Must pass background and drug testing as required by regulations.
• Must be at least 21 years old to operate company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Safely delivers equipment and materials to customers.
• Operates vehicle according to transportation laws.
• Maintains paperwork and performs routine service on trucks.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Education

Commercial Driver's License

Job description

EquipmentShare is Hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver

EquipmentShare is immediately hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver for our rental facility in West Phoenix, AZ to be responsible for safely and efficiently delivering equipment, products, and materials to customers in a timely and professional manner.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and offers overtime pay after working 40 hours. (On call during the weekend only in special circumstances)

Primary Responsibilities

We don’t just deliver equipment - we deliver innovation. At EquipmentShare, our technology ensures that our drivers work efficiently and effectively by providing real-time access to fleet locations, work orders, and delivery details.

• Operates vehicle according to applicable state and federal transportation laws

• Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations

• Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals

• Assists with loading of or loads and unloads goods and materials, using specialized equipment when warranted; unloads empty skids and returns all equipment to designated area

• Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to shipping office or other appropriate staff when delivery route is complete

• Facilitates routine service on trucks, which may include checking oil, water, gasoline, and air; reports maintenance malfunctions to Shipping Supervisor

• Arranges trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Why We’re a Better Place to Work

• Competitive salary

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits coverage for full-time employees

• Generous paid time off (PTO) plus company paid holidays

• 401(k) and company match

• Annual tool and boot reimbursements for those in applicable jobs

• Fitness Membership stipends plus seasonal and year round wellness challenges

• Company sponsored events (annual family gatherings, food truck nights and more). Monthly family dinner nights

• Volunteering and local charity initiatives that help you nurture and grow the communities you call home. Employees receive 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development

About you

Our mission to change an entire industry is not easily achieved, so we only hire people who are inspired by the goal and up for the challenge. In turn, our employees have every opportunity to grow with us, achieve personal and professional success and enjoy making a tangible difference in an industry that’s long been resistant to change.

Skills & QualificationsRequired Skills/Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points

• Ability to remain focused in a busy environment

Education and Experience:

• Must hold either a commercial drivers license or chauffeur’s license depending on state, appropriate for weight of vehicle to be operated

• Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations

• Must pass DOT physical, as trucks driven are over 10k lbs

• Must be at least 21 years old to operate company vehicle.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting in a trailer cab for long periods of time

• Must be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds at a time

• Must be able to travel frequently

• CDL drivers may be required to be clean shaven in order to deliver to EquipmentShare customers who have this requirement

• This is a safety sensitive position and any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a 10 panel drug screen

EquipmentShare is an EOE M/F/D/V