CDL Driver & Landscaping

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