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Form of workAbout the company:
Growing and propagating over 20 million of the finest wholesales plants in the Midwest. Although Groundcovers are our specialty, Midwest Groundcovers’ plant offerings include Evergreens and Broadleaves, Deciduous Shrubs, Perennials, Ornamental Grasses, Vines and Native Prairie, Wetland and Woodland species. We are leaders in the Green Industry in partnering with landscape architects, landscape designers, green roof and plant professionals to create inspiring planting combination solutions. Experts in plants for Midwestern durability and sustainability for over five decades. We are a Wholesale Grower, not open to the public.
Objective:
Excellent external & internal customer service is the most important part of this position. CDL Drivers are responsible for transporting, loading and unloading live plant material products in a timely, safe and most efficient manner. Must meet the customers’ needs and exceed their expectations on daily basis.
Responsibilities:
Deliver Product to our customers:
- Oversee & assist with loading your own truck.
- Maintain a positive and helpful attitude towards the customers.
- Assist the customers with unloading process.
- Point the customer in the right direction with any plant questions.
- Maintain a clean and professional image.
- Read and understand maps, road signs and shipping papers.
Comply with DOT Rules and Regulations:
- Perform pre and post trip inspections daily.
- Maintain daily logs.
- Comply with random drug and alcohol testing.
- Comply with routine physicals.
- Participate in Midwest Groundcovers training and improvement programs.
Maintain all paperwork requirements:
- Make sure all paperwork is readable and accurate, including run sheets, time sheets, logbooks etc.
- Notify the supervisor of any changes made to deliveries.
- Turn in fuel tickets daily.
- Turn in all required paperwork in a timely manner.
Productivity and Teamwork:
- Participate in department safety meetings and company events.
- Secure & Lock assigned truck daily.
- Maintain cleanliness of company vehicles.
- Notify Shipping Manager of any maintenance needs.
- Operate in a productive manner by reducing idle time and lost time during deliveries.
- Adhere to the operational procedures and guidelines contained in the Midwest Groundcovers Driver Policy.
Required Skills:
- At least 21 years of age.
- At least 1 year of commercial driving experience.
- Valid CDL
- Valid DOT Physical / Medical Card
- No DUI, Citation / Conviction for Reckless Operation in the past 3 years.
- Less than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years.
- Basic Math skills.
- Fluent in English
- Able to pass a drug screen.
Expectations:
- Ability to drive long hours for several months without much time off.
- Work 55+ hours per week
- Strong commitment to customer service and teamwork.
- Ability to adjust to changes.
- Ability to remain calm during stressful situations.
- Ability to stay overnight based on delivery location.
- Be available for irregular work schedules, alternating work shifts and/or assignments.
