Heavy Equipment CDL Driver

EquipmentShare is Hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver

EquipmentShare is immediately hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver for our rental facility in Knoxville, TN (Core) 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)

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

Primary Responsibilities

• 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

Skills & Qualifications

Required 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

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