What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Driver - Rolloff position at Almstead Tree and Shrub Care?
Almstead Tree and Shrub Care is a second-generation, family-owned arboriculture firm that has been offering environmentally conscious services the NY, NJ, and CT tri-state area since 1964. We are a TCIA accredited company that values our employee’s professional aspirations, career development, safety and quality of life.
We are looking for passionate professionals who want to enhance their career in tree care! We offer generous compensation, year-round work, paid time off, health and retirement benefits, inclusive company culture and so much more! If you are ready to enjoy going to work every day, come grow with us!
Almstead Nursery is seeking a dependable and organized CDL truck driver, for our mulch operation. The ideal candidate possesses physical and mental stamina, thrives on the road, and consistently ensures safe and accurate deliveries. The CDL Driver will regularly make deliveries in Westchester, Dutchess and Columbia counties, and haul between our Westchester and Columbia county locations.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- The ability to drive a Mack roll-off
- Pick-up loads and organize goods in an ordered, logical manner
- Safely and efficiently handle goods during loading and delivery
- Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries with clients
- Assist in mapping and adhering to delivery routes, factoring in seasonal weather patterns
- Communicate with dispatch as needed
- Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
- Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
- Ensure your vehicle is kept to a high level of cleanliness
- Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
- Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
- Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times
- Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
- Track and report working hours
- Comply with ICC and DOT regulations
- Make safety a priority at all times
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
- Valid Class A or B commercial driver’s license required
- Clean driving record with no moving violations
- Ability to drive an 18 speed manual transmission
- Experience in and comfort with maneuvering and parking tractor-trailers
- Alert, focused, and safety-oriented
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
- Proficient using GPS and other routing systems to determine appropriate truck routes
- Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
- High level of composure and strong customer service skills
We offer a competitive compensation $24 - $30 per hour, including medical and dental plans with employer contribution, 401K retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more!
Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Company, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
Salary : $24 - $30
