Rental Equipment Delivery Driver

Western States Equipment; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Western States Equipment is seeking a Class A CDL Driver to deliver and pick up rental equipment across our service area. The role requires operating a heavy-duty truck, loading/unloading, and adhering to DOT safety standards.

You will maintain logs, communicate equipment issues, and support service tasks as needed. A valid Class A CDL, clean driving record, and English proficiency are required; six months over-the-road experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Proof of high school diploma or GED required.
• CDL A license with clean record and DOT physical card.
• Minimum six months over-the-road tractor/trailer experience.
• Must communicate in English (speak, read, write).

Responsibilities

• Delivers and picks up rental equipment using a Class 8 truck up to 70,000 lbs.
• Loads/unloads equipment onto trailer following safety requirements.
• Maintains a DOT-compliant electronic Driver’s Logbook.
• Operates equipment brands including CAT, Genie, JLG, GME, etc.
• Adheres to DOT rules for oversize loads and issues inspections.
• Instructs customers on proper equipment use and safety procedures.
• Reports damages and issues to rental coordinators promptly.
• Utilizes company tablet/phone to retrieve dispatch info and document photos.

Skills

Construction equipment knowledge

DOT compliance knowledge

Customer service

Microsoft Office familiarity

Minimal supervision

Overtime availability

Team relations

Attendance reliability

Education

GED

Valid Class A CDL

DOT physical card

Tools

Truck operation

Job description

About Western States

Since 1956, Western States Equipment Company has been a leading employer across Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Wyoming. We are driven by our mission of solving our customers’ toughest challenges, guided by our core values of

About Western States

Since 1956, Western States Equipment Company has been a leading employer across Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Wyoming. We are driven by our mission of solving our customers’ toughest challenges, guided by our core values of Safety, Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability, and Innovation.

By joining Western States, you commit to upholding these values while contributing to our purpose of building our communities for a better tomorrow. Safety and our Customer Care Commitment remain foundational to our mission and the standard by which we measure our success.

Safety

• Actively cares, promotes, manages, and advocates for safety at Western States. As a team member in the organization, it is critical to ensure all employees, vendors, and clients have a safe work environment while adhering to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
• Embraces our caring culture where we each care to adhere with applicable safety policies, PPE expectations and stop work authority.

Customer Care Commitments

• Convey Warmth and Empathy – Acknowledge customers and greet everyone with an authentic smile.
• Actively Listen – Give your full attention, make eye contact, avoid interrupting, and ask clarifying questions.
• Build Trust – Take ownership, act with urgency, and follow through on commitments.
• Say Thank you – Express genuine appreciation for effort, feedback, and collaboration.

Essential Functions

• Delivers and picks up rental equipment using Class 8 truck with loads weighing up to 70,000 lbs.
• Loads and unloads equipment onto trailer, following all safety requirements to ensure equipment is secured properly.
• Determines most efficient route based on load weight, road, and traffic conditions.
• Maintains an electronic Driver’s Logbook as required by DOT regulations.
• Operates multiple different brands of equipment including CAT, Genie, JLG, GME, and more.
• Follows DOT rules and regulations regarding oversize loads and permits. Administers daily inspection requirements. Meets all DOT driver qualifications rules and regulations. Maintains current CDL.
• Instructs customer on proper equipment use and safety procedures.
• Promptly communicates equipment damages to Rental Coordinators to be resolved with rental client.
• Reports equipment issues (low tire, broken window, fault code, etc) to Lead Technician so it can be resolved in a timely manner.
• Utilizes company provided tablet/phone to retrieve dispatch information, and document pictures of equipment for future reference.
• Assists on service tasks for CRS as needed.
• Reports any delays due to breakdowns, weather or traffic conditions or other emergencies, or in the event of irregularities relating to pick up or delivery of equipment.
• Reports all accidents and incidents involving drivers or company equipment. Reports highway safety hazards noted in route.
• Maintains delivery truck appearance and mechanical condition of truck.
• Professionally represents Western States and The CAT Rental Store, adhering to all customer care standards .Actively cares and advocates safety at Western States. Adhere to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
• Serves as a team member in support of Western States’ strategic programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Work within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of CAT and other brands of construction equipment.
• Knowledge of DOT legal requirements
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft computer products or other comparable systems required.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision required.
• Ability to work overtime with minimum notice required.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Consistent attendance.

Education And Experience

• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Valid Class A - CDL driver’s license with excellent driving record and current DOT physical card required.
• Minimum of six months commercial driving experience with over the road tractor & trailer experience required.
• Minimum of six months in usage and operation of light construction equipment preferred.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English.

Physical Characteristics

• Ability to stand for long periods of time along with walking, sitting, repetitively climbing stairs, reaching (including but not limited to above-shoulder reaching), repetitive bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.
• Ability to generate 97 ft./lbs. of force, by pushing and pulling.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 60lbs from the ground and place on a shelf/platform set up to 65 inches off the ground.
• Ability to carry up to 20 lbs. while repeatedly ascending/descending a minimum of ten, 8” stair steps.
• Ability to repeatedly ascend/descend a minimum of 10 rungs on various ladders.
• Ability to assemble/disassemble various sizes of nuts and bolts, while repeatedly bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and/or crouching.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures and environment.
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not intended be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this classification.

This role is designated as safety-sensitive.