The job of a Semi Class "A" Driver consists of transporting rental equipment to our customers and other local locations. In performing this job, the Class A Driver will drive a semi-tractor trailer truck and will usually also load and unload the trailer sometimes with or without assistance from other workers. The driver will maintain good communications with their dispatcher/supervisor to ensure that the deliveries are made on time and that the vehicle is maintained in good working order.
Essential Functions
- Delivers and operates general rental/high reach equipment
- Drives single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more; the operator may tow a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,001 pounds or more
- Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Reviews Vehicle Inspection Reports (VIR) and reports any safety issues to dispatch
- Verifies order paperwork for completeness and accuracy
- Loads, chains, and binds the equipment to the truck
- Works with the dispatcher to deliver equipment via the most efficient route
- Operates all types of equipment in the specified category and provides basic customer training upon delivery
- Records and reports any customer or driver damage to the equipment
Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis