Class A Truck Driver - Great Comp Package! Growing Business!

Class A Customer Delivery Driver
The Class A Customer Delivery Driver delivers our largest inventory to customers on semi- trucks or between nurseries.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preforms pre and post trip inspections on Company truck, reports mechanical and maintenance issues immediately.

• Checks fluids, adds fuel to vehicles as needed.

• Ability to attach and detach loaded trailers to semi-truck.

• Ability to perform minor repairs and maintenance on truck while out on the road (such as a

  damaged air liner).

• Ensures the load is secure, proper tie downs are attached and estimated weight requirements are

  followed.

• May deliver to customers at business, residential or construction sites. Will communicate the

  estimated arrival time with customers throughout the day.

• Exhibits great customer service. Acts in a friendly and courteous manner.

• May deliver to other Devil Mountain locations to transfer plant material on designated loop route or

  may meet at central meeting point and swap trailers with another Devil Mountain Driver.

• May assists in loading and unloading of plant materials.

• At times, may require an overnight trip to drop materials.

• General care for the nursery grounds, keeping the nursery clean, organized, and safe for

  employees, customers, and vendors.

• General care for nursery stock (plants), ensures plants are watered, handled with care, and are

  placed in the appropriate location.

  Experience and Other Requirements

• We may request that crane certification be obtained during employment for operation of crane truck.

• May go out and make a customer delivery in a box truck while waiting for trailer to be unloaded/reloaded.

• May assist in other nursery departments as needed

• Duties are subject to change at any time per management’s discretion.

  Job Specifications

  Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions on uneven ground surfaces. Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) more than 50-90% of the time. Frequent twisting, turning, and bending at the waist will be required.
  Lifting requirements: Up to 50 lbs. 25% of the time. Up to 100 lbs. 15% of the time (team lift required). Hand movement: Gross grasping for moving plant material. Operation of delivery truck 50-80% of the time.

  All drivers must have a valid Class A driver’s license and qualify to be insured by our auto insurance carrier. Additional driving eligibility requirements are listed in our Fleet Policy.

Benefits Offered

401(K) with company matching of 4% once eligible. HMO and EPO Health plans with Kaiser and Anthem, employer pays portion of premium. Basic Life Insurance provided by employer. Dental, Vision and other voluntary insurances offered. Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay offered.

Requirements:

• Plant/tree nursery delivery experience a plus
• Possess a valid Class A License with clean MVR
• Must pass DOT background and drug screening
• Schedule M-F/T-S 7-4 pm