Rental Delivery Driver II (CDL-A) - Tampa, FL

About the role

The Home Depot is hiring a Rental Delivery Driver II (RDDII) in Tampa, FL, with a schedule from Tuesday to Saturday. The driver holds a CDL-A license and operates a tractor-trailer or straight truck to deliver large equipment to DIY and professional customers. The driver knows the basics of the equipment delivered and gives customers basic training on its proper use, and checks that equipment is clean and operational before and after each delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Operate a semi tractor-trailer with a 53' flatbed trailer and a class 7 straight truck, loading and unloading equipment and securing it properly, and make local deliveries and pickups to customer job sites.
• Deploy new equipment to store locations, including performing pre-delivery inspections, delivering to the store, training store associates and handling check-in and check-out.
• Maintain accurate parts and fleet inventories through proper documentation and transfers.
• Document all work using the company technology platform, obtain signatures on rental contracts, stay current on local licensing and safety requirements, and perform other duties assigned by the Rental Operations Supervisor or Regional Rental Manager.

Required profile

• Legally permitted to work in the United States and at least 21 years old.
• Class A (CDL-A) license, valid DOT medical card, and a clean driving record.
• 2 years of tractor-trailer driving experience in the last 5 years, including 1 year on a flatbed tractor-trailer.
• Typically less than 10% overnight travel.

Required skills

• Knowledge of safe load securement, tie-downs and transport, and of Motor Carrier Safety regulations and DOT guidelines.
• Experience driving delivery trucks, towing tandem axle utility trailers and towable construction equipment, and using maps for efficient delivery routing.
• Preferred: 2 years of flatbed tractor-trailer experience, rental equipment industry experience, and basic knowledge of compact construction equipment.