Driver - CDL A (Trenching Division)

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Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition.

We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees.

As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewarding career, we invite you to review our opportunities!

Job Description Summary

Class A CDL Driver - Trenching Division

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Please Read Before Applying

This is NOT a traditional "No-Touch" or "Drop-and-Hook" OTR role.

To be successful in this position, you must be comfortable with the following:

• Manual Labor: This role requires you to get out of the truck, rig heavy trenching equipment, and physically secure loads. You will be actively working on construction job sites, not just driving.
• Specialized Operation: You will be operating mobile truck cranes to load/unload your own equipment.
• Construction Site Access: You will be navigating tight, unpaved, and uneven construction job sites daily.

If you are looking for a "stay in the cab" or "no-touch" freight driving position, this role will not be a fit for your preferences. ***

Are you seeking an entrepreneurial, empowering workplace that allows you to leverage your technical expertise while developing new skills? Sunbelt Rentals is the fastest-growing rental business in North America, and our Trenching Division is seeking a highly skilled Class A CDL Driver.

This is not a traditional "drop-and-go" delivery role. As a key member of our Trenching team, you will act as a field equipment operator. You will be responsible for the safe transport, rigging, and precise placement of complex trenching and shoring equipment using a mobile truck crane. You will work directly with our customers at their job sites, ensuring that equipment is offloaded, positioned, and staged according to their specific project requirements.

Why this role is different:

• Active Field Operation: You are the face of our division on the job site. This is a hands-on position that involves manual labor, equipment rigging, and crane operation, not just driving.
• Crane Proficiency: You will operate a mobile truck crane to load and unload heavy trenching equipment. Precision, spatial awareness, and a deep understanding of load dynamics are required daily.
• Customer Partnership: You will assist customers with site-specific needs, demonstrating safe equipment usage and troubleshooting minor technical issues to keep their projects running on time.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Mobile Crane Operation: Operate mounted cranes to load, unload, and stage trenching and shoring systems safely and efficiently.
• Rigging & Securement: Expert knowledge of load securement, chain/strap usage, and rigging techniques to ensure the safety of equipment during transit and offloading.
• Field Troubleshooting: Perform on-site inspections and minor mechanical repairs to ensure equipment operational safety.
• Delivery & Logistics: Drive heavy-duty commercial vehicles (flatbed/RGN/lowboy) through varying terrain and high-traffic construction zones.
• Documentation: Accurately complete inspection reports, log books, and customer delivery/pick-up paperwork in compliance with D.O.T. and Sunbelt safety standards.

Qualifications:

• Required: Valid Class A CDL with an acceptable driving record.
• Required: Ability to perform manual labor, including bending, squatting, crouching, and lifting 50+ pounds.
• Required: Strong understanding of load securement, DOT regulations, and construction site safety protocols.
• Preferred: Demonstrated experience operating mobile truck cranes in a construction or industrial environment.
• Preferred: Prior experience in the trenching, shoring, or underground utility industry.
• Preferred: Strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn specialized equipment operation.

Physical Demands: This role requires significant physical activity, including working outdoors in various weather conditions, climbing on and off equipment, and utilizing manual tools to secure loads.

Sunbelt Rentals is an Equal Opportunity Employer — Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and any other protected class.

Base Pay Range: $27.07 - 40.59