Delivery Driver-CDL - PMC-Flowood

Puckett Machinery Company is the Caterpillar® heavy equipment, rental services, and power systems dealer for central and southern Mississippi. As the industry leader in our territory with 15 locations, helping our customers succeed is our number one priority.

We are seeking a Delivery Driver (CDL), experienced in hauling heavy equipment, for our team at our corporate headquarters in Flowood, MS. The Delivery Driver (CDL) is accountable for delivering, loading/unloading, and retrieving heavy equipment for customers using a semi‑truck and lo‑boy trailer or rollback truck in a safe, timely, efficient, and courteous manner. This position may require working hours in addition to the normal work schedule and for emergency calls as necessary.

The position will report to the Transportation Manager.

• Deliver, transfer, and retrieve heavy equipment according to the customer order.
• Load, secure for transit, transport, and unload equipment and supplies in a manner that adheres to all required safety and quality standards.
• Instruct customers on the safe and proper operation of delivered equipment.
• Collect customer signatures and remit appropriate rental, sales, or shipping documentation for the delivery and/or retrieval of equipment to ensure accurate order tracking, billing, and timely service.
• Inspect, verify, and log retrieved equipment’s general condition, meter readings, and fluid levels prior to departure from the customer site and return to the branch. Notify manager of all excessively dirty and/or damaged equipment.
• Troubleshoot customer delivery‑related problems (weather, traffic, breakdowns) to resolution in real time.
• Maintain all motor vehicle logs, shipping documentation, and driving standards as required by the Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). federal/state authorities, and the company.
• Inspect all assigned vehicle and equipment daily and report repair and/or maintenance requests to designated manager.
• Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and fueled state of readiness.
• Perform minor roadside repairs and basic preventive maintenance to assigned vehicle.
• Maintain a professional and proper personal appearance at all times.
• Perform related duties as may be assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years work experience as a CDL truck driver hauling heavy equipment or applicable commercial trucking experience. Specific lo‑boy trailer hauling experience preferred.
• Current CDL Class A motor vehicle license, DOT medical certification, and other related licenses as required by the Department of Transportation, federal, and/or state statutes.
• Must not be disqualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle as per CFR 391.15.
• Must have and maintain a driving record (MVR) which adheres to the company’s motor vehicle policy standards.
• Good knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures within the transportation industry, including DOT regulations.
• Good customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate as well as instruct customers on how to safely and effectively operate a broad range of heavy equipment including dozers, backhoes, excavators, and wheel loaders.
• Ability to safely use material handling tools and equipment to load, secure, transfer, and offload heavy equipment during a shift assignment that could last between 8 and 10 hours.
• Basic truck preventive maintenance and repair skills.
• Ability to read and follow road maps.
• Ability to perform duties with a sense of urgency, exceeding customer expectations.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and deadline‑sensitive environment.