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CDL Driver must possess a great deal of physical and mental stamina. Must be organized, detailed oriented, and comfortable working independently. A clean driving record and commercial driving experience is a must.
*In addition to CDL Position, must be willing to assist in the Lawn Care Department as needed.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
- Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle
- Drive vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
- Pick-up and safely transport goods, materials, etc. to intended destination
- Ensure contents are properly secured in truck, flatbed to prevent damage/injury
- Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
- Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean
- Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
- Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
- Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
- Track and report working hours
- Adhere to company rules and regulations
- Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions
- Comply with ICC and DOT regulations
- Make safety a priority at all times
- Can operate and load construction equipment for transportation to other sites
CDL Truck Driver Requirements and Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
- Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) required
- 2+ years proven experience in commercial truck driving preferred
- Clean driving record with no moving violations
- Must pass background check and drug test
- Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles
- Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
- Physically and mentally fit
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
- Possess great physical stamina and focus during long driving shifts
- Able to operate electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
- Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
- Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
- High level of composure and good stress management
Must be willing to perform other duties as required in the Lawn Care Department to include:
- Perform all tasks of operations including but not limited to mowing, line trimming, blowing, leaf and debris removal, weeding, edging, hedging, raking and mulch installation
- Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
- Proper use of safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
- Unloading/loading equipment and materials
- Wash dirty equipment {including all mower decks} and return to approved storage location. Report damaged or broken equipment to management immediately.
- Fill trucks, mowers, equipment, and cans with fuel additive & fuel in preparation for the next day (or as necessary)
- Adherence to the company’s employee manual & procedures as required from all employees
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