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Herc Rentals

Newark (NJ)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 62,000

Full time

35 hours ago
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Job summary

Herc Rentals is hiring a Tractor Trailer Driver to transport, deliver and retrieve construction equipment, ensuring safe, timely operations and professional customer service. The role requires a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, 2 years of recent tractor-trailer experience, hazmat endorsement within 120 days, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Position is based in Newark, NJ, offering a union pay rate of $39.13 per hour.

Qualifications

  • H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 2 years of tractor trailer driving experience within the last three years.
  • Commercial Driver’s License, Class A, with tanker endorsement.
  • Current medical card.
  • Hazmat endorsement must be obtained within 120 days of employment.
  • Ability to safely lift up to 50 LBs.

Responsibilities

  • Transport, deliver and retrieve assorted construction and heavy equipment.
  • Operate commercial or non-commercial vehicles in a safe, efficient and professional manner.
  • Promote professionalism and excellent customer service attitude.
  • Perform vehicle inspections before and after pickups and deliveries.
  • Ensure all delivery documents are properly maintained during the workday and are available for inspection upon request by management and/or state traffic safety officers.
  • Apply knowledge of driving and/or commercial driving skills in maneuvering at various speeds in difficult locations, heavy traffic, inclement weather, mountainous terrain or tight loading dock areas.
  • Secure construction equipment and other equipment by means of chaining, strapping, and blocking under the strict accordance and established procedures of the DOT policies.
  • Maintain open communication with Branch Manager and/or central dispatch for delivery schedules.
  • Observe safety rules and regulations at customer job sites, facilities and other Herc Rentals related facilities.
  • Provide training assistance for customers by answering general questions regarding the safe operations of vehicles, tools, or machinery when asked by customer.
  • Report to the branch manager or central dispatcher of any damage to Herc Rentals property that is uncovered by the driver during the process of picking up the equipment from the customer.
  • Report any and all accidents involving the driver or equipment to Branch Manager or Central Dispatch.
  • Promptly report any delays due to breakdowns, weather, traffic conditions, or any other problems relating to timely pickups or delivery of equipment.
  • Maintain flexibility in daily routine in order to respond to Management’s responses to the customer demands.
  • Ensure proper paperwork & logs are maintained accurately on a daily basis.

Skills

Operate heavy machinery
Secure loads safely

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Herc Rentals is hiring a Tractor Trailer Driver to transport, deliver and retrieve construction equipment, ensuring safe, timely operations and professional customer service. The role requires a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, 2 years of recent tractor-trailer experience, hazmat endorsement within 120 days, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Position is based in Newark, NJ, offering a union pay rate of $39.13 per hour.

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