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Summerhill Landscapes Inc

CDL Class A Driver

Summerhill Landscapes Inc, Sag Harbor, New York, United States, 11963

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Driver CDL Class A and Fleet Trucks

Experienced, qualified, dependable Class A truck driver is working in tandem with our landscape construction team. In this role, you will be responsible for transporting, loading, and unloading equipment, and or hard goods and plant material confirming the accuracy and safety of delivery. Performs safety checks on vehicles and equipment, checks that all components are functioning correctly and reports and deficiencies to the Summerhill in-house mechanic. Must be an efficient and accountable professional with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Fully understand how to operate and safely drive the assigned delivery vehicles

Drive vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs. Pull a towed weight under 10,000 pounds.

Ensure the trailer hitch is appropriately and securely attached to the tractor unit

Ensure contents are correctly secured inside of truck or trailer to prevent breakage or damage

Obtain signatures to confirm and complete pickup or deliveries with team, clients, suppliers

Assist the Summerhill team with safely and efficiently loading and unloading processes

Map delivery routes (GPS) to ensure timely deliveries and pickups

Strong Communication with all team members as required

Confirm the contents of each shipment load matches the order document. Call the main office with any discrepancies or damages

Notify managers of any significant maintenance or pickup/delivery issues encountered

Perform inspections of your vehicle before and following each trip

Check weather conditions and road reports before departure

Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean and has required safety gear

Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)

Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs

Track and report working hours if the punch in is not available

Adhere to company rules, regulations, handbook

Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions

Comply with ICC and DOT regulations

Make safety a priority always

Required Knowledge/Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

Valid Class A driver's license required

Clean driving record with no moving violations

Must pass a background check and drug test

Skilled and confident driver

Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer

Alert, focused, and detail-oriented

Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful

Ability to lift to 50 lbs. at a time

Able to operate the electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.

Proficient using GPS and other routing systems, an innate sense of direction

Represent Summerhill at the highest level always, maintain a high level of composure and good stress management

Basic Microsoft Office entry knowledge and understanding, Google calendar access for pickup and delivery information.