AZ District Driver - Oshawa
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Herc Rentals is seeking a District Driver for the GTA Central Operations based in Oshawa, a full‑time, on‑site role that moves construction and heavy equipment between branches and sometimes to sites, with hours Monday through Friday from 6 am to 3 pm and a pay range of $33 to $37 per hour. The most important criteria are a valid Class 1 license with a clean driving record, ability to drive an automatic tractor-trailer with a 9 ft deck, experience loading and securing heavy equipment, comfort with electronic logs and daily paperwork, and the strength to lift up to 50 lbs, all while upholding strict safety and DOT procedures. In your application, highlight safety, customer service, teamwork, flexibility, and concrete examples of inspections, incident reporting, load securement, and documentation; reference Req 70238, tailor your resume to heavy equipment and DOT compliance, and demonstrate a genuine fit with Herc Rentals’ safety‑driven, inclusive culture and long‑term growth opportunities.
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 609 locations and has about 9,700 employees in North America as of March 31, 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
The Herc Rental’s GTA Central Operations is looking for a District Driver that will be based out of Oshawa. The successful candidate will be able to transport, deliver and retrieve assorted construction equipment in a professional, safe, and timely manner. The working hours are Monday to Friday 6 am to 3pm.
What you will do...
- Transport, deliver and retrieve assorted construction and heavy equipment between branches located within the district, and on occasion may be required to deliver to sites.
- 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.
- Report 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 delays and all accidents involving the driver or equipment to management.
- 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.
Requirements
- Valid Class 1 license with clean driving record
- Ability to drive an automatic Tractor Trailer with a 9ft deck.
- Preferred experience in hauling Aerial equipment.
- Ability to load and offload heavy equipment.
- Experience with load and secure of equipment.
- Experience using electronic logs.
- Observe safety rules and regulations at customer job sites, facilities and other Herc Rentals related facilities.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Skills
- Team Player, with a strong work ethic.
- Safety First mentality.
- Coachable and Accountable
Req #: 70238
Pay Range: $33 - $37 per hour
Our long-term strategy underscores the understanding that our success depends on the dedication and capability of our team members. We are focused on attracting, retaining and empowering talented and dedicated people to build the best team in the equipment rental industry. We also seek to build a team that reflects the variety of people, cultures and communities we interact with every day and to create an inclusive, productive environment in which all team members feel valued and respected.
Herc Rentals provides an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes a competitive salary, retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical, dental, vision care, life insurance coverage, paid vacation and holidays.
Herc Rentals is an equal opportunity employer.