Truck Driver

Herc Rentals; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Herc Rentals is hiring a Truck Driver to transport and deliver heavy equipment across our network. You will operate both commercial and non-commercial vehicles, conducting mandatory DOT inspections and maintaining accurate delivery records.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of driving or a CDL, and a valid medical card. Preferred experience includes trailer/rollback towing and construction equipment operation.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of verifiable driving experience or a CDL license.
• Valid Medical Card.
• Preferred: trailer towing or rollback experience.
• Preferred: hauling experience and construction equipment operating experience.
• Must be able to perform basic physical tasks (lifting 50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Transport, deliver and retrieve construction materials and heavy equipment.
• Operate commercial and non-commercial vehicles.
• Perform DOT-required pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain delivery documents for inspections.
• Secure equipment using chaining, strapping, and binding per DOT procedures.
• Maintain communication with Branch Manager/central dispatch about schedules and conditions.
• Contribute to Herc Rentals Safety culture and prioritize safety.
• Build positive relationships with customers.

Skills

Driving safety

Customer service

Reading comprehension

Physical stamina

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America as of June 30, 2026.

Job Purpose

The Truck Driver position is responsible for transporting, delivering, and retrieving assorted construction and heavy equipment in a professional, safe, and timely manner. An individual in this position will operate both commercial and non-commercial vehicles.

What you will do

• Transport, deliver and retrieve various construction materials and heavy equipment
• Operate commercial and non-commercial vehicles
• Perform DOT-required pre and post-trip inspections
• Properly maintain delivery documents for inspection upon request
• Secure construction equipment and other equipment utilizing chaining, strapping, and binding under the strict accordance and established procedures of the DOT
• Maintain open communication with Branch Manager and/or central dispatch regarding delivery schedules, delays, traffic conditions, weather, etc.
• Active participant in the Herc Rentals Safety culture, always prioritizes the safety of people
• Follow all company procedures and protocols
• Build positive relationships with customers
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of verifiable driving experience or a CDL license
• Valid Medical Card
• Trailer towing or Rollback experience preferred
• Hauling experience preferred
• Construction equipment operating experience preferred
• Be able to perform basic physical tasks such as lifting 50lbs or more, reading, typing and writing

Skills

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and maintain balance for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks; stretch, turn, twist, and reach overhead; bend, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors when required of the job
• Ability to read and comprehend the standards of operating procedures, owner’s manuals and product/warning labels
• Ability to operate large, heavy machinery
• Knowledge of commercial driving skills in maneuvering at various speeds in difficult locations, heavy traffic, inclement weather, mountainous terrain or tight loading dock areas
• Knowledge and understanding of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Customer service focused
• Must react to changing business needs

Req #: 67460

Pay Range: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Flex spending and health savings accounts
• Virtual Health Visits
• 24 Hour Nurse Line
• Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Tobacco Cessation Program
• Weight Loss Program

Building Your Financial Future

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
• Paid parental leave.
• Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family

• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Group Legal Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.