Local Driver

Description

About Us:

Smith Turf & Irrigation is the leading distributor and retailer in the golf, grounds and landscaping industry. We offer a comprehensive selection of equipment, irrigation and landscape products and support our customers with technical expertise and service. 

Since 1925, Smith Turf has built an unmatched reputation for outstanding customer care, service and support across North and South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. STI is a family-owned business that believes in working as a team and fosters a family-oriented culture. 

Position Overview:

Internal transfer driver is responsible for safely operating STI vehicles while delivering products and equipment to other STI locations. They are fueled by dedication and play a critical role in upholding our reputation for exceeding our customers’ expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

· Responsible for delivering internally transferred products from the distribution center to the surrounding local STI locations

· Loading and unloading products and equipment on trucks, flatbed trailers or truck racking

· Endure timely delivery and/or pickup of products and/or equipment to and from STI locations

· Operate vehicles in accordance with local, state, and federal transportation regulations

· Maintain vehicles by conducting daily inspections for maintenance needs, licensing and registration expirations and reporting any deficiencies to the management

· Assist with warehouse duties- pulling orders, stocking inventory, maintaining the yard

· Additional tasks that are needed

Required Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· 2 years of non-commercial driving experience

· Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions

· An aptitude for delivering top-notch customer service experience

· Ability to pass and maintain hiring standards- background, MVR, drug testing for insurance standards

· Capable of routinely lifting or moving inventory weighing up to 75 pounds

Benefits:

· Competitive Compensation

· Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance

· Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

· 401(k) with Company Match

· Employee Referral Program

· Opportunity of Advancement

· Paid Training and Certifications 

· Free Counseling Services- EAP

· Product Discounts

· Weekends Off!

STI is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at STI including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.