About the position
The Tractor Trailer Driver position at Herc Rentals is essential for transporting, delivering, and retrieving various construction and heavy equipment. The role requires the driver to operate both commercial and non-commercial vehicles safely and efficiently, ensuring that all tasks are performed to a high standard of quality. The driver will be responsible for maintaining professionalism and an excellent customer service attitude while adhering to safety regulations and company policies. This position demands a thorough understanding of the operating standards of the facility, region, and corporation, as well as the ability to navigate challenging driving conditions such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, and tight loading dock areas. In this role, the driver will conduct vehicle inspections before and after pickups and deliveries, ensuring that all delivery documents are properly maintained and available for inspection. The driver will also be expected to secure construction equipment using appropriate methods such as chaining, strapping, and blocking, in compliance with DOT policies. Communication with the Branch Manager and central dispatch is crucial for coordinating delivery schedules and addressing any issues that may arise during the transportation process. Additionally, the driver will provide training assistance to customers regarding the safe operation of vehicles, tools, or machinery when requested. Reporting any damage to company property, accidents, or delays due to breakdowns or other issues is also a key responsibility. Flexibility in daily routines is necessary to meet customer demands and management responses effectively. Overall, this position plays a vital role in supporting the branch's operations and ensuring customer satisfaction through timely and safe equipment delivery.
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.
Requirements
- High School 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.
Nice-to-haves
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 LBs.
- Ability to operate large, heavy machinery.
- Customer service skills.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Adoption assistance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- 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
- Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
- Paid parental leave
- Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
- 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
