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EquipmentShare Heavy Equipment CDL Driver in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
EquipmentShare is Hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver
EquipmentShare is immediately hiring a Heavy Equipment CDL Driver for our rental facility in Baton Rouge, LA 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
We don’t just deliver equipment - we deliver innovation. At EquipmentShare, our technology ensures that our drivers work efficiently and effectively by providing real-time access to fleet locations, work orders, and delivery details.
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
Must be at least 21 years old to operate company vehicle.
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