Commercial Delivery Driver - CDL Starting at $23 an hour

Commercial Delivery Driver - CDL

Your Future Role:

Our CDL drivers are the logistic backbone of our retail and landscaping businesses.  This position drives a wide variety of Moana Nursery dump trucks including transfer trucks, end dumps, 5 yard dump trucks as well as specialty vehicles like hydroseeders and a rock slinger truck.  Driving is primarily completed within Washoe County with occasional trips to other Nevada Counties and the Eastern Sierra always day trips and never overnight.  In addition, this position occasionally operates heavy equipment such as loaders, skid steer and fork lifts to fill the dump trucks when other teammates are busy.  The driver will both deliver material out of our rock yard located at our South Virginia Street Garden Center as well as pick it up from local quarries.

Your Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Upholds Moana  Nursery's strict safety policies
• Shows up on time ready work
• Completes thorough and accurate pre-trip safety checks on each vehicle
• Keeps vehicles clean and in good working orders
• Communicates regularly with our Fleet Maintenance team to ensure Preventative Maintenance is completed regularly
• Utilizes tablet and dispatch management software to take the most efficient routes maximizing the number of trips in a shift
• Promptly responds to customer needs, requests for service or assistance
• Communicates using radios to other Moana teammates
• Drives courteously and defensively every day
• Carefully loads and dumps bulk material using caution to prevent damage and injury
• Participates in non driving activities when needed
• Communicates with customers when in route or if there is a delay
• Has the ability and willingness to occasionally interact with and provide exceptional customer service to our customers

Physical Requirements & Activity:

• Applicant must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Applicant must be able to enter and exit dump trucks frequently.
• Applicant must be able to work outdoors for an extended period of time.

Expertise & Experience Requirements:

• Must have Class A CDL License
• Must be able to operate vehicles equipped with 10-speed manual transmission
• Minimum one year of CDL experience required

Nice To Have Skills or Experiences:

• "N" Endorsement
• Experience working in mines and/or familiarity with MSHA requirements

Your Future Work Schedule:

Our retail stores are open 7 days a week and we are busiest on the weekend.  We are looking for teammates that can work during the week, over the weekends and be flexible to accommodate the changing retail environment.  Our Rock Yard opens at 7am Monday - Friday and later on the weekends.  Please make sure you list your availability on the application.

Your Future Salary & Benefits:

The starting rate for this position is $23.00 per hour and increases based on experience, expertise and responsibilities.  Other benefits for this role include:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance (must meet minimum hours worked)
• 401K with matching payment from company
• Store Discount
• Training & Educational Opportunities
• Career Advancement

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate shows up on time everyday ready to work.  Loves driving and understands that efficiency in this logistics operation is critical.  Pays attention to details, especially the critical components of the vehicles.  This individual understands what it takes to be safe and doesn't take shortcuts while doing so.  The ideal candidate wants to be part of a team that succeeds together while they grow individually.  Is open and willing to do more than just drive when needed.

If you are looking for a flexible job that allows you to use your driving skills this might be the right fit for you. There is also plenty of opportunity to grow your career at Moana Nursery if you interested in doing more.

About Moana Nursery:
Moana Nursery is a vertically integrated, family-owned company specializing in growing, selling, installing and maintaining top quality, High Desert products and services that beautify and enhance our communities. Established in 1967, we are northern Nevada's premier garden center nurseries and landscape services supported by Oregon's best "Hardy Plant" wholesale nursery.

We are recognized both regionally and nationally as an industry leader, community member and a consumer favorite. We are committed to continued education and community involvement. If you want a career not a job and want to grow as a person we might be the right fit for you.

The Application Process:

Apply online.  We'll review quickly and get back to you via email or text.  If it looks like you are a good fit for this position or any other open position, we'll set up an interview with quickly.  We intend to hire fast, as soon as you are ready!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin age, marital status or the presence of non-job-related medical condition or handicap.  In addition, Moana Nursery will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.