Driver - Russellville

Responsibilities

• Transport rental equipment and products to and from customer job sites or rental locations using a CDL A truck.
• Safely navigate construction job sites and other delivery locations and unload the equipment at the desired location.
• Keeps truck, tools, and all equipment in good condition and in safe working order.
• Maintains optimum truck efficiency by ensuring the preventive maintenance requirements are met in accordance with the tractor manufacturer's or lessor's instructions.
• Understands the importance of building relationships with our clients and consistently delivers positive interactions with them.
• Consistently shows strong customer service skills by having a neat appearance and professional demeanor with customers and co-workers at all times.
• Handles customers’ inquiries/requests timely.
• Communicates frequently with the branch and/or customers, ensuring that client schedules are maintained and if there are any delivery or pick-up issues or delays, clients are immediately informed.
• Completes DOT logs as required by the DOT.
• Ensures that there is an accurate, signed paper log for every day of the week.
• Complies with all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ("FMCSA") regulations.
• Maintains up-to-date permits at all times.
• Occasionally travels overnight for long-distance deliveries.
• Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspections daily.
• Reports any needed maintenance of trucks to the Branch Manager immediately.
• Maintains a safe work environment.

Requirements

• Current, Valid CDL A Driver’s License required with a clean driving record.
• One year of commercial driving experience.
• Firm understanding of the Company’s driving policies and the rules of the road.
• Must exercise defensive driving skills at all times.
• Ensures a driving record is maintained that meets acceptable parameters for the Company and/or our vendors/ customers.

Qualifications

Empower Rental Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.