Class A Heavy Equipment Transport Driver

Overview

Quinn Company - Bakersfield, CA 

Pay Range: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Join the Quinn Company Team!

Quinn Company, your local Caterpillar dealer, is seeking an experienced Class A Transport Driver to join our Rental team in Carson, California. We are looking for a safety-focused, dependable driver with hands-on experience transporting equipment, securing loads, and operating vehicles with manual transmissions.

This is a hands-on position that combines driving, equipment transportation, and rental yard operations.

Wages

The Transport Driver's starting wage will depend on experience and education. $25.00-$30.00

Responsibilities

We are looking for a dependable, safety-focused driver with experience transporting equipment, securing loads, and operating vehicles with manual transmissions.

• Safely transport, deliver, and pick up rental equipment at customer job sites, Quinn facilities, and supplier locations.

• Load, secure, and unload equipment using chains, binders, and proper tie-down procedures.

• Operate Class A vehicles with manual transmissions.

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain required DOT documentation.

• Use a tablet to upload equipment photos, document equipment conditions, complete inspections, and manage daily communications.

• Assist with equipment check-in/check-out, washing, yard organization, and basic equipment maintenance.

• Safely operate equipment during loading and unloading.

• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and assist with physically demanding tasks.

• Maintain compliance with DOT regulations and Quinn Company safety standards.

Preferred Experience

• Construction equipment or heavy equipment transportation.

• Experience using chains, ratchet binders, and other load securement equipment.

• Experience in equipment rental, construction, towing, or similar industries.

• Familiarity with Caterpillar or other construction equipment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience with hauling rental equipment or equivalent preferred.

• Valid Class A CDL with no restrictions preventing operation of manual-transmission vehicles.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant commercial driving experience.

• Experience safely transporting, loading, and unloading equipment.

• Knowledge of proper load securement and tie-down procedures.

• Valid DOT medical certification and acceptable driving record.

• Ability to drive safely on highways, local roads, and customer job sites.

• Availability to work overtime and weekends as business needs require.

• Comfortable using tablets, email, and electronic inspection systems.

• Ability to perform physical duties such as handling chains and binders, climbing onto equipment, and cleaning machinery.

Why Quinn Company?

Founded in 1919, Quinn Company is one of the leading Caterpillar dealerships, serving customers across California. We take pride in our commitment to safety, teamwork, customer service, and quality.

Apply today and bring your Class A driving and equipment transportation experience to the Quinn Company team!

Quinn is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/DV

Quinn Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, all applicable veteran status or disabled veteran status. Quinn Group, Inc. has established an Affirmative Action Plan to promote the employment and advancement of members of those covered groups identified by statute and regulations, including minorities, women, qualified disabled individuals and all Veterans and disabled Veterans.

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