Class 1 Driver

Class 1 Driver

Winnipeg, MB, CAN, R2X 1P3

Employment Status: Full-time

Posting Start Date: 10/26/26

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

We are seeking a safety-focused, customer-oriented Class 1 (AZ) Driver to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their day and is willing to contribute beyond driving. In addition to transporting and delivering equipment, the successful candidate will support yard operations, equipment staging, and branch activities while serving as a key backup for a variety of transportation needs.

This position primarily serves Northern and Northwestern Ontario and requires flexibility to support local deliveries, regional routes, and occasional long-haul assignments.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, typically 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM

• Overtime available and expected based on business and customer requirements

• Occasional early starts (prior to 7:00 AM) may be required to support customer needs, including film production and other time-sensitive projects

What you will do...

• Safely transport, deliver and retrieve construction, aerial and heavy equipment across assigned territories.

• Act as a backup semi-driver when required to support operational coverage during vacations, absences or peak periods.

• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain all required documentation, logs and records.

• Secure equipment using proper chaining, strapping and blocking techniques in accordance with transportation regulations and company standards.

• Navigate challenging delivery environments including busy job sites, tight access areas, adverse weather and long-distance routes.

• Operate a variety of vehicles including:

• Roll-back/5-ton trucks

• 1-ton trucks

• Tractor-trailers/semi-trucks Branch & Yard Support

• Assist with unloading and loading equipment from third-party carriers and customer deliveries.

• Support equipment staging and organization within the yard.

• Wash, inspect and prepare equipment for customer delivery.

• Apply green tags and ensure equipment is properly prepared for rental readiness.

• Capture and upload equipment photos using company systems and technology.

• Assist with triage activities and basic branch operational support as required.

• Operate equipment such as scissor lifts when required and appropriately trained.

• Maintain a clean, organized and safe yard environment, including general housekeeping duties.

Customer Service

• Represent Herc Rentals professionally at all customer locations.

• Build positive customer relationships through dependable service and strong communication.

• Report equipment concerns, damage or delivery issues promptly to branch management.

Requirements

• Valid Class 1 (AZ) Driver's License with a clean driving record.