Class 1 Driver

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Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America as of June 30, 2026.

In Canada, Herc Rentals has a significant presence with multiple locations across the country. The company provides a wide range of equipment rental services to various industries, including construction, industrial, and government sectors. Herc Rentals is committed to supporting Canadian businesses by offering high-quality equipment and exceptional customer service. The company also focuses on safety and sustainability, ensuring that its operations comply with Canadian regulations and standards.

Job Purpose

Our Albian Sands Site is looking for a professional and reliable Class 1 Driver to handle the regular transport of rental equipment between our yard and job sites. This role involves frequent pick-ups and drop-offs ensuring equipment is delivered and retrieved safely, efficiently and on schedule.

What you will do...

• Transport, deliver and retrieve assorted construction and heavy equipment
• Operate commercial or non-commercial vehicles in a safe, efficient and professional manner
• Promote professionalism and excellent customer service attitude
• Perform vehicle inspections before and after pickups and deliveries
• Ensure all delivery documents are properly maintained during the workday and are available for inspection upon request by management and/or state traffic safety officers
• Apply knowledge of driving and/or commercial driving skills in maneuvering at various speeds in difficult locations, heavy traffic, inclement weather, mountainous terrain or tight loading dock areas
• Secure construction equipment and other equipment by means of chaining, strapping, and blocking under the strict accordance and established procedures of the DOT policies
• Maintain open communication with Branch Manager and/or central dispatch for delivery schedules
• Observe safety rules and regulations at customer job sites, facilities and other Herc Rentals related facilities
• Provide training assistance for customers by answering general questions regarding the safe operations of vehicles, tools, or machinery when asked by customer
• Report to the branch manager or central dispatcher of any damage to Herc Rentals property that is uncovered by the driver during the process of picking up the equipment from the customer
• Report any and all accidents involving the driver or equipment to Branch Manager or Central Dispatch
• Promptly report any delays due to breakdowns, weather, traffic conditions, or any other problems relating to timely pickups or delivery of equipment
• Maintain flexibility in daily routine in order to respond to Management’s responses to the customer demands
• Ensure proper paperwork & logs are maintained accurately on a daily basis.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• Must have minimum 2 years’ experience hauling aerial lift equipment.
• Ability to load and offload heavy equipment at least 30 times per day.
• Valid Class 1 license.
• A clean and recent commercial driver’s abstract will be required.
• Ability to use mobile applications.
• All employment is contingent on successful completion of drug and alcohol screening.
• According to site regulations, all candidates must be clean shaven.
  
  

Schedule and Compensation

• $41.45/hr + $4.80/hr site premium.
• 7 on, 7 off working from 6:00am – 6:00pm.
• Working hours are 11.5 hours per day at regular pay rate.
• Overtime is only calculated once you work past 7 days or more than 12 hours in a day.
• Camp is provided along with Flights out of Edmonton or Calgary only.
  
  

Req #: 72100

Type: Replacement

Pay Range: $41.45 per hour + $4.80 per hour site premium.

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life and disability insurance

Smoking Cessation Program

Weight Loss Program

Herc Life Wellness Program

Building Your Financial Future

Pension Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Registered Retirement Savings Plan

Non Registered Savings Plan

Tax Free Spending Account (TFSA)

Life & Work Harmony

Paid Vacation Time Off

Military leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Mechanic Tool reimbursement of up to $500 per year

Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family

Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Herc Rentals is an equal opportunity employer. Herc Rentals does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) for sourcing or recruiting candidates.