Rental Delivery Driver I (CDL-A)

About the role

The Home Depot is hiring a Rental Delivery Driver I (CDL-A) in Plymouth, MA. The driver operates medium to heavy-duty pickup trucks with delivery trailers, delivering rental equipment to customers and giving them basic training on its use. The schedule is Tuesday to Saturday, and the position reports to the Rental Operations Supervisor or Regional Rental Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Operate a semi tractor-trailer with a 53' flatbed trailer and a class 7 straight truck to deliver equipment to customers, loading and unloading and securing loads properly
• Perform local deliveries and pickups of rental equipment to and from customer job sites
• Assist with deploying new equipment to store locations, including performing pre-delivery inspections, delivering to the store and training store associates
• Complete check-in and check-out procedures for equipment at stores
• Maintain accurate parts and fleet inventories through proper documentation
• Document work performed using the company technology platform and obtain required signatures on rental contracts
• Verify equipment is clean and operational before and after each delivery, and stay current on local licensing and safety requirements

Required profile

• Legally permitted to work in the United States and at least 21 years old
• Valid Class A CDL and a valid DOT medical card
• 1 year of commercial motor vehicle driving experience in the last 5 years and a clean driving record
• High school diploma or GED
• Current 2A hoisting license, or ability to obtain it within 60 days of hire

Required skills

• Safe load securement, tie-downs and transport
• Knowledge of Motor Carrier Safety regulations and DOT guidelines
• Handheld technology (smartphone, laptop, tablet)
• Ability to work in extreme outdoor conditions and adapt to weather and traffic
• Preferred: 1 year of experience operating a commercial motor vehicle with a flatbed trailer, and experience in the equipment rental industry