Box Truck Drver

Position: 16' Box Truck Drver
Job Description DELIVERY DRIVER

Pay: $18/hour

Schedule

Monday through Friday

Some Saturdays required during peak delivery seasons

Typical start time:
Approximately 7:00 AM

Deliveries generally conclude by 5:00 PM

Daily start and end times will vary based on delivery schedules

Due to seasonal fluctuations within the retail nursery industry, delivery volume may occasionally be lower. For any scheduled Monday through Friday workday in which a driver does not receive a full day's work because of reduced delivery volume, NPPW Services guarantees a minimum of four (4) hours of pay.

Requirements

• Must have DOT card and Clean driving record
• Will be driving 16 ft box truck
• Must be able to pass drug screen
• Must have own car to be able to get to/from work daily

WILL BE GUARANTEED 4 hours daily even when no deliveries are scheduled

Will be using the Jobber App to see what delivery schedule is for the day. They will know schedule by 4:30pm the previous day so they know when to show up and pick up the truck the next morning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Safely operate a 16-foot box truck to deliver landscaping materials, trees, shrubs, pottery, patio furniture, and other nursery products.
• Load, transport, secure, and unload a wide variety of landscaping and nursery products while following all company safety procedures.
• Load and unload palletized materials weighing up to 1,200 pounds using the truck's liftgate and a manual pallet jack. Our 16-foot box trucks can transport up to six pallets of material per trip.
• Load and unload products that are not palletized, including trees, shrubs, pottery, patio furniture, and other items, by hand or with the use of a hand truck or other approved material-handling equipment.
• Properly secure all products during transport using straps and other load-securing equipment to minimize movement and prevent damage.
• Read delivery orders to ensure the correct products are picked up, loaded, and delivered accurately.
• Provide exceptional customer service during every delivery.
• Communicate professionally with customers, store personnel, and dispatch.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain company vehicles and delivery equipment in a clean and safe operating condition.
• Accurately follow assigned delivery routes using navigation software.
• Safely maneuver delivery equipment at customer residences and commercial locations.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Complete deliveries efficiently while maintaining a positive, professional attitude.
• Travel between multiple delivery locations throughout the assigned service area.

Qualifications Required

• At least 21 years of age
• DOT certified
• Valid state-issued driver's license with current address
• Acceptable driving record
• Ability to safely operate a 16-foot box truck
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent attendance and reliability
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions
• Willingness to learn company procedures and delivery methods

Preferred

• Three (3) or more years of driving experience (preferred but not required)
• Previous delivery, warehouse, moving, landscaping, or logistics experience

Technology Requirements

Drivers must have a reliable smartphone capable of downloading and using the following applications:

• ESS Mobile (for clocking in and out)
• Jobber (to view daily work assignments)
• A reliable navigation application, such as Google Maps

Drivers are expected to accurately follow navigation directions while avoiding toll roads and ferries unless otherwise instructed by dispatch.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands listed below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Drivers must regularly:

• Lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds throughout the workday.
• Safely move palletized loads weighing up to 1,200 pounds using a manual pallet jack and the truck's liftgate.
• Load and unload both palletized and non-palletized products, including handling materials by hand or with a hand truck when necessary.
• Bend, squat, kneel, stoop, reach, climb, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Repeatedly enter and exit the deliver