Tractor Trailer Driver
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Description
Job Purpose
We are seeking a safety-focused, customer-oriented Class 1 (AZ) Driver to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their day and is willing to contribute beyond driving. In addition to transporting and delivering equipment, the successful candidate will support yard operations, equipment staging, and branch activities while serving as a key backup for a variety of transportation needs.
This position primarily serves Northern and Northwestern Ontario and requires flexibility to support local deliveries, regional routes, and occasional long-haul assignments.
Schedule
- Monday to Friday, typically 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Overtime available and expected based on business and customer requirements
- Occasional early starts (prior to 7:00 AM) may be required to support customer needs, including film production and other time-sensitive projects
What you will do...
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Safely transport, deliver and retrieve construction, aerial and heavy equipment across assigned territories.
- Act as a backup semi-driver when required to support operational coverage during vacations, absences or peak periods.
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain all required documentation, logs and records.
- Secure equipment using proper chaining, strapping and blocking techniques in accordance with transportation regulations and company standards.
- Navigate challenging delivery environments including busy job sites, tight access areas, adverse weather and long-distance routes.
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Operate a variety of vehicles including:
- Roll-back/5-ton trucks
- 1-ton trucks
- Tractor-trailers/semi-trucks
Branch & Yard Support
- Assist with unloading and loading equipment from third-party carriers and customer deliveries.
- Support equipment staging and organization within the yard.
- Wash, inspect and prepare equipment for customer delivery.
- Apply green tags and ensure equipment is properly prepared for rental readiness.
- Capture and upload equipment photos using company systems and technology.
- Assist with triage activities and basic branch operational support as required.
- Operate equipment such as scissor lifts when required and appropriately trained.
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe yard environment, including general housekeeping duties.
Customer Service
- Represent Herc Rentals professionally at all customer locations.
- Build positive customer relationships through dependable service and strong communication.
- Report equipment concerns, damage or delivery issues promptly to branch management.
Requirements
- Valid Class 1 (AZ) Driver's License with a clean driving record.
- Air Brake (Z) endorsement.
- Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience operating manual transmission vehicles.
- Experience hauling construction, aerial, agricultural, tanker or other heavy equipment.
- Knowledge of proper load securement practices including chaining and strapping equipment.
- Ability to safely load, unload and handle equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable using electronic logs and mobile technology.
- Strong commitment to safe work practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience operating 53' flatbed trailers hauling aerial equipment such as boom lifts and scissor lifts.
- Experience operating roll-back trucks and semi-trucks.
- Experience working within construction, equipment rental, transportation or industrial environments.
- Forklift and/or aerial equipment operating experience.
Skills
We're open to candidates from a variety of transportation backgrounds. The ideal candidate will be:
- Safety-focused and dependable.
- Flexible and willing to support multiple aspects of branch operations.
- Customer-focused and professional.
- A team player who is willing to help wherever needed.
- Comfortable performing both driving and yard-related duties.
- Motivated, hardworking and eager to contribute to the overall success of the branch.