What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver-CDL - Arizona Tri-Cities Area (Ft Mohave, Bullhead City, Lake Havasu) - Competitive Wages & FT Benefits for FT Drivers position at Star Nursery?
The CDL Driver for this position will be driving a delivery truck for deliveries that require a Moffett or Princeton piggyback. Delivery items include pavers, flagstone and pallets.
Job Description
• 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, live product, etc. to intended destination. Assisting with product unload is required.
• Ensure contents are properly secured in truck, flatbed or bucket to prevent damage/injury
• Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries
• Assist in mapping driving routes
• Stay on predetermined route and ensure timely transport and delivery
• Communicate with dispatch as needed
• Confirm that the contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
• Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
• Check weather conditions and road reports before departure
• 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
• Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times
• 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; Maintain Driver Logs
• EDL Driving Compliance & OSHA Safety compliance
• Maintenance of appropriate paperwork
• Picking up trailers and delivering to the stores, corporate office or to swap with another cab
• Maintain trailer and equipment including but not limited to locks, tarps, straps, dunnage, racks, shelves, etc
• Comply with GEO Tab standards
Minimum Driver Requirements
• Applicants must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Qualifications;
• Have a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) with proper endorsements in the applicants’ state of residence
• No current CDL suspension or revocation
• No failed or refused drug or alcohol test in the last 5 years (this includes DWI’s, DUI’s and BAC’s)
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Good DAC Report
• Clean Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) Report
• A stable work history and good references, previous employers and references will be checked and must be verifiable
• Must provide no less than three (3) years of previous work history, applicants must also provide work history for all commercial driving jobs for the past ten (10) years
• Must pass a DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen
• Successfully complete orientation
• Must pass a background check, DOT drug test & Medical Certification (Fit-for-duty test) per FMCSA
Physical Requirements
• Ability to push/pull 50 lbs
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
