Class 1 Driver

Job Purpose

The hours are 6:30am-6:30pm. Rotation is 5 days on then 4 days off. Then 4 days on and 5 days off.

Our Fort McMurray location is looking for a professional and reliable Class 1 Driver to handle the regular transport of rental equipment between our yard and job sites. This role involves frequent pick-ups and drop-offs ensuring equipment is delivered and retrieved safely, efficiently and on schedule.

Compensation Data:

• $41.45 per hour plus monthly housing allowance
• Working hours are 11.5 hours per day at regular pay rate.

What you will do...

• Transport, deliver and retrieve assorted construction and heavy equipmentOperate 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

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid class 1 license and a recent commercial abstract will be requested.
• MUST have experience hauling equipment.
• Ability to load and offload heavy equipment.
• Ability to use mobile applications.
• Ability to work 6:30am-6:30pm.
• Rotation is 5 days on then 4 days off. Then 4 days on and 5 days off.
• All employment is contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience driving a manual 53ft long flatbed hauling boom lifts.
• MUST be able to work on all sites - no active site bans in place.