Tractor Trailer Driver

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Class 1 Driver to come and join team Herc. The successful candidate will be able to transport, deliver and retrieve assorted construction equipment in a professional, safe and timely manner. The working hours are Monday to Friday from 6:30 am - 3:00 pm.

What you will do...

• 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.
• 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 delays and all accidents involving the driver or equipment to Branch.
• 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

• Valid Class 1 license.
• A recent commercial driver’s abstract will be required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience driving a manual 53ft long flatbed hauling boom lifts.
• The ability to drive out to Prince George and stay at camp a few times a month, will vary on business needs, needs to be comfortable with long hual.
• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to clear a drug and alcohol test depending on site requirements.
• Will need to be clean shaven to visit certain sites based on requirments for safety and PPE.

Skills

• Ability to load and offload heavy equipment.
• Experience using electronic logs.
• Observe safety rules and regulations at customer job sites, facilities and other Herc Rentals related facilities
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors when required of the job.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks; stretch, turn, twist, and reach overhead; bend, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.