What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local Class A Driver position at Star Nursery?
Full Time Employee Benefits:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k with employer matching
- Healthcare Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Time off (PTO)
- Paid Training
- Store merchandise discounts
***waiting period may apply to certain benefits***
About Star Nursery: Established in 1983, Star Nursery is looking to hire qualified, motivated drivers for a variety of positions; including both full-time and part-time, local and regional, class A, B and C licensed driver positions, to deliver aggregate and/or nursery product within the desert southwest area of Nevada, Arizona and Utah to our 16 store locations and/or direct to our customers. We want to hire drivers who take pride in delivering our product in a professional, safe and timely manner.
Why Work for Star Nursery?
- Our owner is employee focused. He recognizes driver value and shows driver appreciation.
- The safety of our employees is a priority.
- Flexible schedules and Competitive hourly pay
- A support team consisting of store staff, human resources, full-time truck washer, full-service mechanics shop on-site and mobile mechanics for travel services, there to assist in driver success.
Driver Requirements:
- Have a valid driver’s license with the necessary class (A or B) and/or endorsements for the position applied for
- No current driving record suspension or revocation
- Complete a Pre-employment drug screening
- Provide an approved Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) & Pass a Pre-employment background check
- Ability to drive Manual Transmission Vehicle (for aggregate or store positions)
- No failed or refused drug or alcohol test(s) in the last 5 years, including DWI, DUI and BAC’s
- Be able to provide all DOT/FMCSA required documents, such as a current medical certificate and up to 10 years of verifiable driving work history
- Have reliable personal transportation
- CDL drivers must meet all DOT and FMCSA qualifications
- CDL drivers require a minimum of 1-year verifiable driving experience
- Ability to lift, push and/or pull at least 50 lbs.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, bend, kneel and/or climb.
- Ability to work outside in all types of weather conditions
Driver Responsibilities:
- Fully understand how to safely operate and drive your assigned vehicle to transport goods, etc. to intended destination(s).
- Fully understand how to safely operate a loader and Moffet.
- Perform pre and post trip equipment inspections daily
- Adhere to company rules, regulations, operating standards and policies
- Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions
- Be OSHA Safety complaint
- Be DOT/FMCSA/ELD compliant
- Maintain a clean vehicle
- Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
- Maintenance of appropriate paperwork; customer signatures, working hours, etc.
Join our Team! Apply to work for us @ www.starnursery.com under careers!
*Military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply!
*All ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply!
