Description
Aqua-Flo Supply is a leading regional distributor of landscape, irrigation, and utilities products. We supply these products to contractors, municipalities, gardeners, and homeowners, and we pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and technical product knowledge. At Aqua-Flo Supply, every team member is an important part of our shared success.ย
Position Summary
We're looking for a dependable, safety-first Class B CDL Driver to keep deliveries running smoothly - from our branch to customer sites and between locations. The Class B CDL Driver is primarily based within our hardscape branch, supporting daily delivery and logistics operations. As business needs require, this role may also assist with deliveries in support of our landscape and irrigation branches.
What You'll Do
Transportation & Delivery
- Be a team player and help where needed or as directed by your supervisor.
- Drive company trucks (26,000 - 80,000 GVWR) to make customer deliveries and pick up hardscape materials from suppliers, with excellent safety precautions and care for company equipment.
- Operate Class B commercial vehicles to transport hardscape materials (pavers, retaining wall block, boulders, gravel, sand, and related supplies) to job sites safely and on schedule.
- Haul equipment trailers carrying skid steers, compactors, and other hardscape machinery as required.
- Coordinate daily pickup and delivery schedules with the Branch Manager.
- Navigate local and regional routes efficiently, accounting for traffic, weight restrictions, and road conditions.
Site Support & Material Handling
- Load and unload deliveries and receipts, including securing complex loads in a safe manner.
- Assist with on-site unloading of materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand tools as needed.
- Stage materials in organized, accessible locations to support the hardscape crew's workflow.
- Communicate clearly with site supervisors regarding delivery timing, quantities, and any material discrepancies.
- Assist landscape and irrigation branches with deliveries as needed.
Vehicle & Equipment Care
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections per DOT and company standards; complete required logs.
- Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of and supplies in assigned vehicles and trailers; report all issues and damage promptly.
- Maintain the good condition of and safely operate delivery trucks, equipment, and forklifts.
Compliance & Safety
- Operate at all times in compliance with federal DOT regulations, state traffic laws, and company safety policies.
- Maintain all required driver records and logs in compliance with California state regulations.
- Wear required PPE on job sites and follow site-specific safety protocols.
- Participate in safety meetings, tailgate talks, and any required training.
- Ensure the security of cargo in safe and efficient manner.
- Other duties as assigned and needed.
OCCASIONAL DUTIES
- Assist in keeping the yard well organized and maintained during downtime between deliveries.
- Support the stocking and staging of yard materials following the receiving process.
- Assist with maintaining yard area cleanliness, including removal of discarded packaging and debris.
- Other duties as assigned and needed.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - in good standing.
- Clean MVR with no more than 1 minor violation in the past 3 years; no major violations, DUI/DWI, or at-fault commercial vehicle accidents in the past 5 years.
- Minimum 2 years of verified commercial driving experience.
- Ability to pass a DOT pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and physical.ย
- Strong knowledge of load securement, weight limits, and vehicle inspection procedures.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including summer heat.
- Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted, repeated bending, lifting, and standing throughout the day.
Preferred
- Experience driving in landscaping, construction, or material supply environments.
- Familiarity with hardscape materials: pavers, retaining wall block, natural stone, aggregate.
- Forklift certification or demonstrated experience operating a telehandler or skid steer.
- Ability to read delivery manifests, bills of lading, and basic site maps.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus in our diverse field environment.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- 401(k) with employer match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Flexible Spending Account - Dependent Care
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Paid Volunteering Time Off