CDL Driver & Landscaping

SOUTHWOOD REALTY•Gastonia, NC

28d•Onsite

About The Position

This role requires a CDL Driver who possesses significant physical and mental stamina, is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently. A clean driving record and commercial driving experience are essential. In addition to CDL duties, the individual must be willing to assist in the Lawn Care Department as needed. Responsibilities include operating and safely driving assigned vehicles, transporting goods and materials, performing vehicle inspections and maintenance, maintaining logs, adhering to traffic laws and DOT regulations, and operating construction equipment for transportation. The role also involves performing various lawn care tasks such as mowing, trimming, blowing, debris removal, weeding, edging, hedging, raking, and mulch installation. Additionally, the position requires mixing and applying fertilizers and herbicides, proper use of safety equipment, loading/unloading equipment and materials, washing and maintaining equipment, fueling vehicles and equipment, and adhering to company policies.

Requirements

Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) required
Must pass background check and drug test
Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles
Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
Physically and mentally fit
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
Possess great physical stamina and focus during long driving shifts
Able to operate electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
High level of composure and good stress management

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
2+ years proven experience in commercial truck driving preferred
Clean driving record with no moving violations

Responsibilities

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, materials, etc. to intended destination
Ensure contents are properly secured in truck, flatbed to prevent damage/injury
Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
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
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 accordance with the weather/road conditions
Comply with ICC and DOT regulations
Make safety a priority at all times
Can operate and load construction equipment for transportation to other sites
Perform all tasks of operations including but not limited to mowing, line trimming, blowing, leaf and debris removal, weeding, edging, hedging, raking and mulch installation
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
Proper use of safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
Unloading/loading equipment and materials
Wash dirty equipment including all mower decks and return to approved storage location. Report damaged or broken equipment to management immediately.
Fill trucks, mowers, equipment, and cans with fuel additive & fuel in preparation for the next day (or as necessary)
Adherence to the company’s employee manual & procedures as required from all employees