Cdl Driver

Crops/Commodities: bedding plants and perennials. Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays): This job requires a minimum of 6 months verifiable prior experience driving/servicing semi tractor-trailer trucks. Workers must be able to perform all duties with accuracy and efficiency. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Worker will drive semi tractor-trailer truck to/from specified destinations; maneuver trucks into and out of loading and unloading positions. Worker must possess the ability to read a map, use GPS and successfully navigate to a specific location; complete electronic log book; regularly climb up and down, on, into and out of tractor and trailers; complete pre-trip and post-trip inspection and paperwork on trucks and trailers. Worker must be responsible for cargo which includes checking load before departing, securing load at all times, replacing or straightening up tipped or fallen plants, operate lift gate correctly, load and unload racks safely, secure unloaded racks at delivery location with plastic film, load up empty racks at each stop if available, move loaded racks around inside trailer to facilitate loading of empty racks, and report any damages or errors to office in shipment not in agreement with paperwork. Workers must be responsible for equipment including checking all fluid levels, keeping truck and reefer unit filled with diesel and DEF, checking tire pressures, reporting excessive tire wear, report and explain any damage to truck or trailer, and know how to operate and reset reefer unit. Workers will assist with the loading and unloading of delivery racks. Clean soiled lights, windows and mirrors. Add oil and engine fuel, as needed. Workers will be solely responsible for repairing and maintaining racks in between driving assignments. Further, workers will also be solely responsible for transporting bales of hay from Employers site locations in between driving assignments, as applicable. Worker must possess a valid driver's license, Class A CDL or equivalent; must be able/willing to drive in snow and possible hazardous conditions. May also drive other types of company vehicles. Insurable driver's license required in order to drive company vehicles, including semi-trucks. Workers must maintain a valid driver's license, Class A CDL or equivalent and a clean driving record throughout employment and comply with applicable requirements of the United States Department of Transportation regulations. Must pass a post-employment road test to gauge driving ability. Certain long-haul delivery routes may require work shifts of up to 24 consecutive hours. Any long-haul delivery routes requiring work shifts in excess of 12 hours will be voluntary, available on a rotational basis, and performed in accordance with DOT regulations. Employer complies with all U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) motor carrier regulations, including any applicable hours of service guidelines: drivers will not drive without first taking 10 consecutive hours off-duty either before or between shifts; drivers may only drive a total of 11 hours per 14-hour duty period. Except for drivers who qualify for short-haul exceptions under 49 CFR § 395.1€, driving will not be permitted if more than 8 hours have passed since the end of the driver's last off-duty or sleeper-berth period of at least 30 minutes. Drivers will begin and end the workday at the worksite(s) disclosed. Overnight stays are not required. Employer uniformly conducts a post-employment DOT physical, background check and motor vehicle records check. Workers need to work with sales representatives and/or merchandizer at the stores to assist in handling product including but not limited to unloading product, placing them in merchandizing tables, collecting plants and rolling racks.

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