Driver-Class A at Bailey Nurseries Growers, Inc

Newport, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

CDL Class A License, Tractor Trailer Operation, Customer Delivery, Loading/Unloading, Pre-trip Inspections, Post-trip Inspections, DOT Regulations, Shipping Documentation, Freight Securing, Customer Service, Lift Truck Operation, Forklift Operation, Manual Transmission, Safety Checks

Industry

Wholesale

Description

Position Title: CDL Class A Driver Department: Morgen Tree Farm - Shipping Reports To: Foreperson Shipping FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Compensation: Position Summary: Safely deliver freight to and from various locations within the company and perform product deliveries to external customers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Safely operate a tractor trailer to shuttle freight to various internal locations as well as perform customer deliveries and assist with loading/unloading perishable plant material. * Routes will be local with no regular overnight routes. All routes are expected to be completed safely in accordance with company policy and DOT regulations. * Perform required safety checks {pre/post trip) inspections of equipment according to Department of Transportation regulations, meeting company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed. Reporting all safety issues and/or repairs required to appropriate personnel. * Ensures all shipping documentation is available for DOT inspection and appropriate paperwork accompanies the shipment to the delivery point. * Assist in loading/unloading freight when needed and ensuring all freight is properly always secured. * Present a professional appearance and display good customer service when communicating and interacting with customers. * Will be expected to do other work when not driving. Required Qualifications: * Valid CDL Class A license. * Minimum 1 year experience driving tractor trailer. * Experience with manual transmissions. * Must pass background check, drug test, and have a clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR). * Must have or obtain valid medical card before hire. * Ability to operate or willingness to learn to operate a lift truck/forklift. * Ability to read and speak English sufficiently enough to converse with customer. Physical Requirements and Work Environment: * Ability to lift/push/pull 60 lbs. on a regular basis. * Ability to work 40 or more hours per week, with extended hours required during peak season and a willingness to work in adverse weather conditions. Including some weekend work at peak season.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility is to safely deliver freight to various internal and external customer locations using a tractor-trailer, which includes assisting with loading and unloading perishable plant material. This role also requires performing mandatory safety checks and ensuring all required shipping documentation is present and accurate for DOT inspection.