Tractor Trailer Driver - Herc Rentals : Job Details

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with trailing twelve month total revenues of nearly $3.3 billion as of March 31, 2024. Herc Rentals' parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 412 locations and has approximately 7,600 employees in North America.

The purpose of the Tractor Trailer Driver position is to transport, deliver and retrieve assorted construction and heavy equipment and to support the needs of the branch in a professional, safe and timely manner. An individual in this position will operate both commercial and non-commercial vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.

• Transport, deliver and retrieve assorted construction and heavy equipment
• Operate commercial or non-commercial vehicles in a safe, efficient and professional manner
• Promote professionalism and excellent customer service attitude
• Perform vehicle inspections before and after pickups and deliveries
• Ensure all delivery documents are properly maintained during the workday and are available for inspection upon request by management and/or state traffic safety officers
• Apply knowledge of driving and/or commercial driving skills in maneuvering at various speeds in difficult locations, heavy traffic, inclement weather, mountainous terrain or tight loading dock areas
• Secure construction equipment and other equipment by means of chaining, strapping, and blocking under the strict accordance and established procedures of the DOT policies
• Maintain open communication with Branch Manager and/or central dispatch for delivery schedules
• Observe safety rules and regulations at customer job sites, facilities and other Herc Rentals related facilities
• Provide training assistance for customers by answering general questions regarding the safe operations of vehicles, tools, or machinery when asked by customer
• Report to the branch manager or central dispatcher of any damage to Herc Rentals property that is uncovered by the driver during the process of picking up the equipment from the customer
• Report any and all accidents involving the driver or equipment to Branch Manager or Central Dispatch
• Promptly report any delays due to breakdowns, weather, traffic conditions, or any other problems relating to timely pickups or delivery of equipment
• Maintain flexibility in daily routine in order to respond to Management's responses to the customer demands
• Ensure proper paperwork & logs are maintained accurately on a daily basis

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum of 2 years of tractor trailer driving experience within the last three years

Commercial Driver's License, Class A, with tanker endorsement

Current medical card

Hazmat endorsement must be obtained within 120 days of employment. Assistance will be provided.

• Ability to safely lift up to 50 LBs
• Ability to operate large, heavy machinery
• Ability to secure loads safely

$26 to $28 an hour

Herc Rentals provides an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes a competitive salary, retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical, dental, vision care, life insurance coverage, paid vacation and holidays.