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Delivery Driver | Ham Lake, MN
Company: Mickman Brothers, Inc.
Locations: Ham Lake, MN
Additional Locations: None
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 218635
Position Overview
The Delivery Drivers duty is to make sure all materials and products are delivered or made available to the Crew Leader in a timely, cost effective manner. The goal of the Delivery Driver is to maintain and promote the Mickman Brothers (MBI) mission and vision of customer service to all patrons
Job Duties
- Experience Required: A clean driving record, ability to load/unload heavy equipment and bulk goods such as rock, mulch etc. Preferred: Knowledge of plant material, decorative rock mulch, brick paver products, block retaining wall products, and natural stone.
- Skill, Knowledge and Abilities Demonstrate skills and ability to perform and control all assigned areas of responsibilities. Working safely with basic landscaping tools, knowing how to safely lift, push and install heavy products is important. Must be able to follow instructions and work positively in a team. Must have reliable transportation to get to and from MBI campus.
- Physical Must be able to lift a minimum 80lbs. Body Positions: Standing, sitting, walking, and bending. Body Movements: Carrying items, Full use of hands, eyes, arms, and voice
- Mental Requires measured responses to daily issues to minimize confusion and maximize coordinated efforts. The Delivery Driver should be able to foresee future needs on a landscape construction project and be able to communicate these needs to the other crew members when necessary.
- Working Conditions Most work will occur on job sites. The Delivery Driver will begin each workday at MBI Campus. The Delivery Driver must wear appropriate clothing; work boots are to be worn, not sneakers. Company shirts will be supplied as per the company policy and must be worn each day.
- The Delivery Driver reports directly to the Division Director and is responsible for assisting when applicable, in all duties the Division Director deems necessary.
- Attend all Safety Meetings.
Qualifications
- Be in contact with the Division Director whose job it is to make the call on Rain Days or Rain Delays
- Advise the Division Director on necessary mechanical issues or delays that could impede the daily production levels and hourly profitability for MBI.
- It is everyone's job to work with the Delivery Driver to ensure the installation vehicle and trailers are hooked up properly and loaded safely
- When requested, assist the Mechanic in maintaining the Delivery vehicle, trailer and machinery.
- Assist the Crew Leader in maximizing the efficiency of the deliveries on each job site.
- Work with all personnel to enforce Safety Guidelines according to established company guidelines.
- The Delivery Driver is to do all he/she can to maximize the profitability of the projects to MBI and the success of these projects of the client
- Class A Driver's License
Additional Information
Pay range from $28.00/hr to $35.00/hr DOE
What We Offer [Benefits]:
We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.
- Group health plans*
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
- Life insurance*
- Paid parental leave
- 401k with up to a 4% company match**
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
- Holidays and paid time off*
- Payroll savings plan*
- Charitable matching gift program*
- Employee referral bonus program*
- Employee Educational Scholarship*
- Davey Family Scholarship*
- 20% discount on all Davey services*
- Cell phone discounts*
- Vehicle purchase discount program*
Plus, so much more
All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
** Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.
Company Overview
Divisional Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Mickman Brothers, a Davey company, is an industry leading provider of green goods and services and is based in Ham Lake, Minnesota. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there's a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
Salary : $28,000 - $35,000