Haul Truck Driver - Texas First Rentals

About the role

This position is responsible for the safe transportation of industrial and commercial equipment to and from various customer job locations and branch stores. This position involves local or long-distance hauling of equipment and supplies as well as loading, unloading, and securing the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up of equipment for customers in a safe and timely, efficient, and courteous manner
• Secure construction equipment and other equipment, by means of chaining, strapping, and blocking under the strict accordance and established procedures
• Perform pre- and post- vehicle inspection; Inspect truck for defects and safe operating condition, before, during, and after delivery trips
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs
• Complete DOT required drivers daily log and trip sheets accurately and without misrepresentation
• Demonstrate proper and safe equipment usage to customer at the point of delivery
• Absorb and retain required signatures on rental contracts, pick up, and exchange forms
• Absorb and assist other departments whenever required in an efficient manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Three years’ driving experience preferred, with verifiable over-the-road experience operating combination commercial vehicles
• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• A valid Driver’s license with Class A CDL certification, DOT Physical Examination (Medicalcard)
• Possess knowledge of and/or previous experience in driving delivery trucks, towing tandem axle utility trailers, and towable construction equipment, and operating safely within high traffic or congested city zones and in small areas

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of construction equipment and safe driving procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of Motor Carrier Safety Regulations/DOT guidelines
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Quality control analysis skills - conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Operation and control skills - controlling operations of equipment or systems
• Equipment selection skills - determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
• The ability to read maps and operate GPS systems
• The ability to maintain a clean driver’s record and diligent attention to safety
• The ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble small objects
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Skills

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Quality control analysis skills - conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Operation and control skills - controlling operations of equipment or systems
• Equipment selection skills - determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

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