CDL Driver - Fair Oaks Location

Merrifield Garden Center • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

Merrifield Garden Center is hiring a friendly and reliable CDL Driver for its Fair Oaks location. The role involves making deliveries, inspecting and preparing company vehicles, safely handling and securing plants and materials, and communicating with customers and delivery staff. When no deliveries are scheduled, the driver may work in other areas of the nursery. Both full-time and part-time positions are available.

Requirements

• Class A or Class B CDL driver's license.
• Safe, clean driving record and a Motor Vehicle Report approved by Merrifield Garden Center; further information about the report will be provided during the interview process.
• At least five years of experience working as a driver.
• At least three years of experience driving one or more of the following: dump trucks, flatbeds, roll-offs, or piggyback forklifts, or hauling machinery or equipment.
• Friendly, respectful, and professional attitude.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stand or be physically active for hours at a time.
• Ability to lift and move plants and heavy bagged products.

Responsibilities

• Inspect company vehicles daily before departing for deliveries and ensure they are in good working condition with safety features working properly.
• Contact customers before loading to confirm they are ready to receive the delivery and review any relevant details.
• Load plants and materials onto the truck and secure the load before departure.
• Review delivery tickets before departure to verify all purchased items are accounted for.
• Handle plants and materials carefully during loading and unloading to prevent damage.
• Coordinate with the delivery dispatcher and delivery manager on the day's deliveries and their priority order.
• Communicate with customers in a courteous, professional, and friendly manner.
• Work in other areas of the nursery as needed when no deliveries are scheduled.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed