Driver, CDL Class A

About the role

PRG is the world’s leading technology provider within the entertainment and events industry. Our mission is to bring together the power of our people with our production and rental expertise to deliver unforgettable events. PRG has the largest inventory of production equipment for hire and offers a complete 360-degree range of services to clients within the live events industry, including music touring and festivals, TV & Film, Theatre, Sports and E-sports, and Corporate live events.

A Class A CDL driver is responsible for transporting different types of equipment from distribution centers to customer locations using a truck. They perform inspections before and after a trip, unload cased products from the trailer to customer facilities, follow appropriate safety procedures to transport dangerous cargo, and maintain logs of vehicle repair status and working hours.

Responsibilities

• Complete company paperwork as required; enter equipment quantity count when loading and unloading vehicles
• Participate in the loading and unloading of equipment from vehicle
• Restock equipment correctly and according to standards set forth by the working location
• Maintain configuration of orders; clean and maintain company equipment and resources
• Assist in general maintenance of rental equipment such as lighting, grip, power distribution; bring equipment up to factory specifications before returning to stock
• Operate assigned warehouse equipment-handling machines in compliance with safety standards (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts, hand trucks, order pickers); operator must be trained and certified prior to operating any powered equipment
• Participate in cross-training as assigned; provide help and guidance for related work when necessary
• Provide training to new and existing employees, as well as interns, as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of FMCSA/DOT regulations
• Ability to follow instructions and complete required training
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team
• Understand and comprehend traffic signals, signs, right-of-way rules
• Ability to drive long distance during the day and night on all types of roads and in all types of weather
• Exposure to noise and vibration
• Exposure to dust and diesel fumes
• Hours may vary due to operational needs

Competencies

• Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports
• Maintain accurate daily logs
• Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch (e.g., delays, arrivals, equipment problems) as required
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations and company policies/procedures
• Able to utilize a smart device to communicate with others along with specific apps related to dispatch, hours of service, and payroll

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, and climb in and out of a truck
• Ability to perform tasks that involve lifting and moving objects weighing up to 100 pounds multiple times a day

Other Requirements

• No positive drug/alcohol test including pre-employment, random, post-accident, or reasonable suspicion
• No more than 2 moving traffic violations (including no more than 1 preventable accident) within the last 36 months
• No D.U.I. (Drug or Alcohol) convictions within the last 5 years
• No vehicular homicide
• No using a vehicle in the commission of a felony
• No reckless driving or speeding
• No leaving the scene of an accident (bodily injury or physical damage)

Travel: As required

Education and Experience

• Must possess an active Class A license within the United States
• Must meet all other qualifications outlined in Sec 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• High school diploma or equivalent required; two years of work experience may be substituted for a high school diploma
• Must be at least 23 years old
• Able to speak and comprehend the English language (written and verbal)
• Applicable in CA, CO, IL, NY, NJ, and NV

Pay

The pay range for this position is estimated to be $22/hr – $25/hr. Actual pay to be determined by the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant combined with location and alignment with market data.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions