Heavy Equipment Truck Driver

Thompson Machinery; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Vision and dental insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Incentive Bonus Program

Job summary

Thompson Machinery in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking an experienced Truck Driver to transport heavy construction equipment. The ideal candidate will hold a valid CDL and have at least three years of experience. Responsibilities include safely operating trucks, loading and unloading equipment, and complying with transportation regulations. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including various insurance options, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of truck driving and construction equipment transportation experience.
• Ability to safely operate various sized construction and allied equipment.
• Willingness to work in an environment with potential hazards.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 7 or higher trucks to transport heavy equipment.
• Load, unload, secure, and transport cargo safely.
• Maintain compliance with all transportation regulations.

Skills

Professionalism

Customer service focus

Excellent communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current valid state Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Job description

Truck Driver - Heavy Equipment

Looking for more than just a job? At Thompson Machinery, we've been powering progress since 1944. We are the go-to Caterpillar dealer for Middle and West Tennessee and North Mississippi. Come join a team where our mission is simple: deliver smart solutions, build lasting partnerships, strengthen the communities we call home and invest in your growth.

What you will do

Operates Class 7 or higher sized trucks requiring a current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in good standing for appropriate vehicle classifications. Trucks will include day‑cab tractors pulling flat‑bed or lowboy trailers to transport heavy construction equipment, attachments and allied equipment. Will load, unload, secure and transport cargo between company facilities or to customer locations in a timely manner. The Truck Driver position requires the ability and experience to safely operate various sized construction and allied equipment. Uses safe operating, loading, unloading and tie‑down procedures, and conforms to all federal, state and local transportation regulations, including record‑keeping and reporting requirements. This is a skilled truck driver position working largely independently with supervision and guidance provided by Rental Store Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs high quality delivery services for rental equipment
• Serves customer needs in a positive, safe, and timely manner
• May have to lift up to 25-30 pounds on occasion
• May work in an environment where hazards are present
• Requires frequent hand use for driving, operating the phone, handling materials, and other job-related tasks
• Other duties as assigned

What we expect of you

We all have different backgrounds, yet we all use our unique contributions to provide the highest quality of service.

Basic Qualifications – Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Possess and maintain a current, valid state Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Three or more years of previous truck driving and construction equipment transportation experience, including loading and unloading equipment.

Knowledge, Technical Skill, & Abilities

• Must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, adaptability and a strong customer service focus.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and self‑initiative, and the personal drive to be successful.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to develop, maintain and manage strong customer relationships with construction and other similar industry customers.

What's in it for you

At Thompson Machinery, we believe that great benefits are more than just perks‑they're essential for employee well‑being and success. We've designed a benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally.

The Basics

• Various medical plan options, including a no‑cost option
• Vision and dental insurance
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Employer‑paid basic life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Profit Sharing
• 8 paid holidays annually
• Initially up to 15 days of Paid Time Off annually with increase after five years of service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What Sets Us Apart

• Competitive pay
• Exposure to world‑class CAT training and development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Tool Purchase Assistance to buy high‑quality tools at deep discounts
• Annual stipend toward the purchase of work boots
• Company Incentive Bonus Program
• Paid Veteran holiday annually to all service members
• Training and Development programs
• Work uniforms and professional cleaning services
• Financial Wellness programs

Thompson Machinery offers competitive salaries and a complete benefits package. Compensation for this position will be commensurate with candidate experience and background. Thompson Machinery is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.