Class 8 CDL Truck Driver

We’re seeking a Class 8, CDL Truck Driver who will be responsible for safely transporting nursery stock, materials, and equipment between growing facilities, customer locations, and regional destinations. This position plays a critical role in keeping operations running efficiently while representing Johnson’s Nursery with professionalism on the road.

• This position can share time on the road and between our various locations in Jackson or Menomonee Falls, WI.
• Ability to work 8-14 hours a day.
• Ability to start early some days and stay late on others.
  • Spring through the first week in July: Monday-Saturday, 10-14 hours a day.
  • Second week of July through late fall: Monday-Friday, 8-12 hours a day.
  • Late fall through spring: Monday-Friday, 8 hours a day (typically 7:00am – 3:30pm).

The successful applicant:

• Has or can easily obtain Class A tier 1 CDL (company-paid training to the right candidate)
  • Has worked on or been around Class 8 trucks, so they have the general knowledge needed to quickly obtain a CDL.
• Fluent with manual transmissions, 13 and 18 speeds.
• General knowledge and ability to use or learn to use an ELD.
• Complete daily safety inspections on any truck you operate.

• Willing to learn and grow within our full-service shop.
• Insurable driver’s license (through our provider).
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and ability to pass random drug tests through the years as required by the FMCSA.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Willing to assist in live loading and unloading.
• Work outside in any weather condition.
• Good positive attitude and communication skills.
• A good, solid set of problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use the skills you will learn from coworkers to help guide and assist unfamiliar customers on deliveries to make the unloading process as smooth as possible.
• Flexible and open to an ever-changing work environment and daily responsibilities. Every day has its similarities but, never the same as the last.

$27.00-$34.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Johnson’s Nursery, LLC™ offers competitive compensation with the following perks after the completion of a probationary period for qualified employees:

• 401k after completion of a probationary period, with a discretionary company match
• Paid vacation and holidays for qualified employees
• Health and dental insurance for qualified employees
• Flexible hours, depending on workload and projects
• Plant material discounts, company logo apparel allowance

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