CDL Driver - Panama City

Empower Rental Group is hiring a CDL-A Driver in Panama City, FL!

Empower Rental Group is a family of local equipment rental providers across the Southeastern US. We began with 3 locations in 2021 with the goal of being the difference in the equipment rental industry by doing everything differently.  We now have over 36 locations, and we are adding a CDL Driver A to our team in the Panama City branch location in Florida!

Our CDL-A Drivers are trusted to professionally deliver rental equipment and products to our customers. The Driver loads, unloads, and secures the equipment for transit. The Driver relocates units as required and performs maintenance on the units as needed. CDL-A drivers are responsible for safety and must operate their trucks in the safest possible manner at all times.  The Driver also assists in the service department and other areas as needed or when experiencing downtime.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Transport rental equipment and products to and from customer job sites or rental locations using a CDL A truck, CDL Class A license required.  Safely navigate construction jobsites and other delivery locations and unload the equipment in desired location.  Driving is the most significant portion of the job.
• Keeps truck, tools, and all equipment in good condition and in safe working order. Maintains optimum truck efficiency by ensuring the preventive maintenance requirements are met in accordance with the tractor manufacturer or lessor's instructions.
• Understands the importance of building relationships with our clients and consistently delivers positive interactions with them.
• Consistently shows strong customer service skills by having a neat appearance and professional demeanor to customers and co-workers at all times. 
• Handles customers’ inquiries/requests timely. 
• Communicates frequently with the branch and/or customers, ensuring that client schedules are maintained and if there are any delivery or pick up issues or delays, clients are immediately informed.
• Makes appropriate repairs to the delivered units.
• Completes DOT logs as required by the DOT.  Ensures that there is an accurate, signed paper log for every day of the week. 
• Complies with all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ("FMCSA") regulations. Is especially diligent in adhering to Hours-of-Service regulations.  
• Maintains up to date permits at all times.
• Occasionally travels overnight for long distance deliveries.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections daily.
• Report any needed maintenance of trucks to Branch Manager immediately.
• Maintains a safe work environment.

Job Requirements:

• Current, Valid CDL A Driver’s License required with clean driving record.
• 1 Year of Commercial Driving Experience.
• Firm understanding of Company’s driving policies and the rules of the road.  Must exercise defensive driving skills at all times. 
• Ensures a driving record is maintained that meets acceptable parameters for the Company and/or our vendors/ customers.  Being unable to drive for may affect one’s ability to continue employment. 

Empower Rental Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer