Job Description
Job Title:  Truck Driver
Melrose Park, IL, USA, 60160
Employment Status:  Full-time
Posting Start Date:  9/21/26

If you are currently an employee of Herc Rentals, please apply using this link: Herc Employee Career Portal

 

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.

 

Job Purpose

The Truck Driver position is responsible for transporting, delivering, and retrieving assorted construction and heavy equipment in a professional, safe, and timely manner. An individual in this role will operate both commercial and non-commercial vehicles.

 

What you will do...

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  • Transport, deliver, and retrieve various construction materials and heavy equipment
  • Operate commercial and non-commercial vehicles
  • Perform DOT-required pre-trip and post-trip inspections
  • Properly maintain delivery documents for inspection upon request
  • Secure construction equipment and other loads using chaining, strapping, and binding in strict accordance with established DOT procedures
  • Maintain open communication with the Branch Manager and/or central dispatch regarding delivery schedules, delays, traffic conditions, weather, and other factors
  • Actively participate in the Herc Rentals safety culture, always prioritizing the safety of people
  • Follow all company procedures and protocols
  • Build positive relationships with customers
  • Perform additional duties as assigned
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Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 1 year of verifiable driving experience, or a valid CDL
  • Valid DOT medical card
  • Trailer towing or rollback experience preferred
  • Hauling experience preferred
  • Construction equipment operating experience preferred

 

Skills

  • Ability to operate large, heavy machinery
  • Commercial driving skills for maneuvering at various speeds in difficult conditions, including heavy traffic, inclement weather, mountainous terrain, and tight loading dock areas
  • Knowledge and understanding of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
  • Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures, owner's manuals, and product/warning labels
  • Customer service focused, with the ability to build strong customer relationships
  • Ability to react to changing business needs
  • Ability to read, type, and write as needed to complete documentation
  • Ability to safely lift 50 pounds or more frequently
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors as required
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, and maintain balance for extended periods
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks, including stretching, turning, twisting, and reaching overhead
  • Ability to bend, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for extended periods

 

Req #: 71332

Pay Range: Union Rate $49.45 per hour 

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.

 

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.