Driver - Sherman

About the role

Empower Rental Group is a family of local equipment rental providers across the Southeastern US. We began with 3 locations in 2021 with the goal of making a difference in the equipment rental industry by doing everything differently. We now have over 36 locations, and we are adding a CDL Driver A to our team at the Sherman branch location!

Responsibilities

• Transport rental equipment and products to and from customer job sites or rental locations using a CDL A truck, a CDL Class A license is required.
• Safely navigate construction job sites and other delivery locations and unload the equipment at the desired location.
• Driving is the most significant portion of the job.
• 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 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.
• Makes appropriate repairs to the delivered units.
• 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. Is especially diligent in adhering to Hours-of-Service regulations.
• Maintains up-to-date permits at all times.
• Occasionally travels overnight for long-distance deliveries.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections daily.
• Report 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.
• 1 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.
• Being unable to drive may affect one’s ability to continue employment.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer-paid life insurance with a buy-up "option."
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer-paid STD Disability benefits
• Voluntary life, Accident, and LTD Disability benefits option
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid time off, Paid holidays, and Sick time
• Employee Referral program
• ERG Employee Sharing Program