Class A Equipment Truck Driver

Class A Equipment Truck Driver

Job Category: Hauling

Full-Time

On-site

Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA

Description

Class A Truck Driver- Local Travel- Some overnight required

At Bottom Line Equipment we are continually focusing on exceeding the rental, sales and service needs of our customers. Our mission is to rent Heavy Equipment and Specialty Attachments to build better communities by raising the standards of quality and safety for all.

Our growth is the result of outstanding partnerships with our employees, customers and vendors. Our purpose since Bottom Line's inception has been fueled by a Make It Happen attitude and partnering with our customers to satisfy their specific needs. We are continually focusing on exceeding the rental, sales and service needs of our customers which include industrial, heavy civil-infrastructure, energy, commercial and demolition contractors.

Bottom Line Equipment has a dynamic, cultivating work environment that provides career growth and training opportunities, while fostering a challenging and learning environment. We are seeking top candidates who are interested in advancing their career. We hold true to our core values to: Make It Happen, Do the Right Thing, Work Hard, Smart and Safe, We Care, Be the Best, and Own It.

Family Owned- 20 years in business operating in Texas & Louisiana

Safely and properly transport small machines and specialty attachments with medium heavy-duty truck and trailer to company sites and customer locations.

Responsibilities:

• Open and close the rental yard per company procedure
• Perform daily vehicle safety inspections on truck and trailer, promptly report any issues to manager
• Communicate with manager on maintenance issues and preventative maintenance of truck and trailer
• Properly load, secure, and unload machines, equipment, and specialty attachments per company procedure
• Properly plan routes and schedules to meet customers' expectations
• Notify manager if route is compromised causing a delay in delivery of heavy equipment or attachments
• Safely deliver and pick up heavy equipment and specialty attachments
• Maintain accurate delivery and pickup records utilizing e-log system.
• Promptly inform supervisor of difficulties with deliveries or pickups
• Verify order details and obtains customer signature on delivery ticket
• Provide excellent customer service during the delivery transaction
• Instruct customers on machine and equipment operation, utilizing Standard Operating Procedures if needed
• Promptly notify management of damages or mechanical issues to equipment or specialty attachments
• Responsible for providing manager with proper delivery documents, so that counts can be verified prior to unloading equipment and attachments at Service Center
• Responsible for extraction of keys in vehicle or haul equipment upon delivery back to Service Center
• Report all safety incidents or violations immediately to supervisor
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures while carrying out the responsibilities of position
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines
• Comply with all government safety requirements and other regulations
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations in written or verbal form
• Attend all Department, Service Center and Safety meetings
• Perform other duties as requested
• Embraces BLE core values: Make It Happen, Do the Right Thing, Work Hard, Smart and Safe, We Care, Be the Best and Own It

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED is preferred but not required
• Valid Class A CDL, along with an excellent Motor Vehicle Record required
• Gooseneck trailers/RGN trailers and construction equipment experience required
• Knowledge of and understanding of current DOT and FMCSA laws and regulations required
• Knowledge of frequently used Sales and Customer Relations Concepts, Practices and Procedures

Travel:

What is the % of business travel for this job? - 95%

Does this job require working in multiple states or countries? - YES NO

Company Benefits:

• Top Tier Pay
• Short Term Incentives
• Company Profit Sharing
• 401K with company match
• Tool and work boot allowance, prescription eye protection allowance
• Continued education paid training
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid Short and Long Term Disability

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified; nothing restricts the company's right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time or for any reason.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.