Job Type

Full-time
Description
Company Profile
LOVING is a proud leader in the landscape, hardscape, and sod space. We serve both residential and commercial clients throughout the Southeastern United States. Additionally, our purpose extends beyond the products and services we provide through intentional partnerships supporting the communities we occupy.

We recognize that our TEAMS are the key to our success, and we work hard to honor every employee through competitive pay and benefits, professional development, healthy work-life balance, flexible work schedules and paid time off.

Join the best TEAM on the planet and work for one of the most innovative companies in the Green Industry today!

Learn more at theLOVINGcompanies.com.

Job Summary
The position of CDL Turf Driver within our logistics operations is home based out of Charlotte, NC, and travels between our farm location in Bamberg, SC to various service territories throughout North and South Carolina.
The ideal candidate is an ethical, hard working, energetic, positive-thinking, detail oriented and motivated individual with high quality standards and an appropriate skill set. This role reports directly to the Logistics Manager and will be responsible for delivering and/or picking up sod to and from work sites. The CDL Turf Driver may also load and unload the vehicles as needed.
This position is expected to work 10-11 hour shifts. Days will vary with business levels, weather and seasonality; however typical shifts begin at 7:00am and the work week if from Sunday through Thursday.
This position is a salaried-exempt position with compensation commensurate with experience.

Candidates for this position must have a working mobile phone with a prominent provider to ensure service availability. A suitable reimbursement will be provided for usage related to work.
Job Responsibilities

• Load trucks, secure loads, drive to job sites, unload Sod pallets at job sites using equipment safely and appropriately.
• Perform necessary daily inspections of delivery trucks and delivery equipment, including fluids, fuel, tires, lights etc.
• Properly record and keep all required daily log books and maintenance records relevant to operation of a Class A vehicle, state and federal requirements.
• Basic mechanical ability to troubleshoot and make minor repairs to vehicle and equipment when needed.
• Portray a company image of professionalism at all times and in all situations and provide exceptional customer service when dealing with our customer base.
• Adhere to all company safety and operational policies and procedures at all times
• Adhere and follow all federal and state regulations as required by DOT (FMCSA).

Benefits

• Major Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance - Dependents can be included
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Short Term Disability - 100% paid by LOVING
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - 100% paid by LOVING
• Bonus Program - if applicable
• Employee Recognition Program

Disclaimer
The noted responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list as additional duties may be required as determined by the applicable department leader.
EEO/M/F/D/V
This company participates in E-Verify where applicable.
Requirements
Job Requirements
Clean Motor Vehicle Record (0 points).
Current DOT Physical and Medical Certificate qualified for 2 years.
Pass a federal drug screen/test.
CDL A or CDL B with NO RESTRICTIONS.
Able to operate automatic and manual transmission.
Provide minimum of 3 professional references.
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit
Subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Physical Qualifications
Perform physical activity such as lifting, stooping, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, crouching, and reaching
Perform light to very heavy work exerting from 20 pounds of force to 100 pounds of force to move objects
Subject to indoor/outdoor inclement weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind)
Subject to periods of loud noise levels
Subject to hazards including machinery such as mowers, tractors, bobcats, chain saws, electric clippers, etc.
Subject to climbing
Subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation
May be subject to use of a mask/respirator
Subject to repetitive motions
Education/Experience/Skills
Minimum of 5 years of CDL commercial vehicle driving experience. Minimum of 10 years verifiable employment history (non driving experience is acceptable for the 10 year requirement).

• Detail and safety oriented
• Ability to lift 75 to 100 pounds
• Good oral and written communication skills and customer service skills
• Self-motivated
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer and SAFETY focused mindset
• Able to read customer orders and follow safety regulations
• Read and comprehend regulations and instructions