Job Description

Company Profile

Work for the fastest growing landscape company in the country!

LOVING (www.thelovingcompanies.com) are a premier provider of landscape and hardscape services to the residential homebuilder industry. We pride ourselves on being innovative; always striving to create a better product and service for our customer. We know that our employees are the key to our success that is why we are constantly creating new and improved ways to develop our talent. Having a benefits package that is competitive within our industry is important to attracting and retaining the best talent; that is why we offer a fun yet challenging work environment, work-life balance, flexible work schedules, paid time off and health insurance to name a few.

Job Summary

The position of CDL Turf Driver within our landscaping operations division located in Charlotte, NC, traveling between our farm location in Bamberg, SC to various service territories throughout North and South Carolina.

The ideal candidate is an energetic, positive-thinking and motivated individual with high quality standards and an appropriate skill set. This role reports directly to the Logistics Manager and will be responsible for delivering and/or picking up sod to and from work sites. The CDL Turf Driver may also load and unload the vehicles.

This position is expected to work 10-11 hour shifts. Days will vary with business levels, weather and seasonality; however typical shifts begin at 7am.

This position is a salaried-exempt position with compensation commensurate with experience. General range is $50,000-$56,000 based on initial skill set.

Candidates for this position must have a working mobile phone with a prominent provider to ensure service availability. A suitable reimbursement will be provided for usage related to work.

Job Responsibilities

• Basic mechanical ability to troubleshoot and make minor repairs to vehicle and equipment when needed
• Load trucks, secure loads, drive to job sites, unload Sod pallets at job sites using equipment safely and appropriately
• Perform necessary daily inspections of delivery trucks and delivery equipment, including fluids, fuel, tires, lights etc.
• Properly record and keep all required daily log books and maintenance records relevant to operation of a Class A vehicle, state and federal requirements
• Portray a company image of professionalism at all times and in all situations and provide exceptional customer service when dealing with our customer base
• Adhere to all company safety and operational policies and procedures at all times

Disclaimer

The noted responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list as additional duties may be required as determined by the applicable department leader.

EEO/M/F/D/V

This company participates in E-Verify where applicable.

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Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit

• Subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Physical Qualifications

• Perform physical activity such as lifting, stooping, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, crouching, and reaching

• Perform light to very heavy work exerting from 20 pounds of force to 100 pounds of force to move objects

• Subject to indoor/outdoor inclement weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind)

• Subject to periods of loud noise levels

• Subject to hazards including machinery such as mowers, tractors, bobcats, chain saws, electric clippers, etc.

• Subject to climbing

• Subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation

• May be subject to use of a mask/respirator

• Subject to repetitive motions

Education/Experience/Skills

Must hold a valid Class A driver\'s license in NC. Driver must also have a driving record in good standing according to the company\'s insurance policy requirements as well as DOT and FMCSA standards. Should have a minimum of 2 years of CDL commercial vehicle driving experience. Minimum of 3 years verifiable employment history. Must be able to pass a CDL Physical and be qualified for two years and pass pre-employment drug test. Must have valid DOT physical/medical card.

• Detail and safety oriented
• Ability to lift 75 to 100 pounds
• Be compliant with all CSA 2010 requirements
• Good oral and written communication skills and customer service skills
• Self-motivated
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer focused mindset
• Able to read customer orders and follow safety regulations
• Able to pass a CDL Physical and be qualified for two years
• Read and comprehend regulations and instructions

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The Loving Group