Heavy Equipment Truck Driver

About the role

Looking for more than just a job? At Thompson Machinery, we’ve been powering progress since 1944. We are the go-to Caterpillar dealer for Middle and West Tennessee and North Mississippi. Come join a team where our mission is simple: deliver smart solutions, build lasting partnerships, strengthen the communities we call home and invest in your growth.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Operates Class 7 or higher sized trucks requiring current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in good standing for appropriate vehicle classifications.
• Trucks will include day-cab tractors pulling flat-bed or lowboy trailers to transport heavy construction equipment, attachments and allied equipment.
• Loads, unloads, secures and transports cargo between company facilities or to customer locations in a timely manner.
• The Truck Driver position requires the ability and experience to safely operate various sized construction and Allied equipment. Uses safe operating, loading, unloading and tie-down procedures, and conforms to all federal, state and local transportation regulations, including recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
• This is a skilled truck driver position working largely independently with supervision and guidance provided by Rental Store Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs high quality delivery services for rental equipment
• Serves customer needs in a positive, safe, and timely manner
• Might have to lift up to 25-30 pounds on occasion
• Might work in an environment where hazards are present
• Requires frequent hand use for driving, operating the phone, handling materials, and other job-related tasks
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

We all have different backgrounds, yet we all use our unique contributions to provide the highest quality of service.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Experience:
• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Possess and maintain a current, valid state Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Three or more years of previous truck driving and construction equipment transportation experience, including loading and unloading equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, TECHNICAL SKILL, & ABILITIES

• Must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, adaptability and a strong customer service focus.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and self-initiative, and the personal drive to be successful.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to develop, maintain and manage strong customer relationships with construction and other similar industry customers.

THE BASICS

• Variety of medical plan options, including a no-cost option
• Vision and dental insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• 401k matching
• Profit Sharing
• 8 paid holidays annually
• Initially up to 15 days of Paid Time Off annually with increase after five years of service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

WHAT SETS US APART

• Competitive pay
• Exposure to world-class CAT training and development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Tool Purchase Assistance to buy high-quality tools at deep discounts
• Annual stipend toward the purchase of work boots
• Company Incentive Bonus Program
• Paid Veteran holiday annually to all service members
• Training and Development programs
• Work uniforms and professional cleaning services
• Financial Wellness programs

COMPENSATION

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with candidate experience and background. Thompson Machinery is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.