Wharton, TX

Delivery Driver Class A CDL



Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This job will primarily consist of local vehicle operations involving positioning and moving trucks and trailers on and between farms and maintenance facilities.

Our store is in Conroe, TX and our farms are in Wharton. We are looking for a driver to bring loads to & from our lot.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

  • Operate company owned and leased trucks over 4 tons to facilitate shipping and receiving operations
  • Operate trucks for the delivery, pickup and relocation of Sod and materials
  • Perform required before, during and after operation “user maintenance” and provide required reports
  • Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations
  • Operate all Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
  • Maintain all required certifications required by DOT, OSHA and company safety programs
  • Maintain and protect all property entrusted to you in excellent condition
  • Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

  • Minimum of 1 year of verifiable driving experience

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

  • Valid CDL required with minimum of 1 year of verifiable driving experience
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must have only one valid commercial driver’s license
  • Must have a valid medical certificate
  • Ability to operate and maintain equipment in a safe manner at all times
  • Ability to know how to safely load, block, brace and secure the cargo
  • Ability to make overnight runs as required by shipping needs
  • Must be able to learn to operate all MHE used by the company
  • Ability to understand and comply with posted work rules and procedures

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: (IF APPLICABLE)

  • This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS (Lifting, Bending, Stretching, etc.)

  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Requires prolonged sitting, driving, and MHE operations
  • Must be able to work in severe weather conditions; both heat and cold

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Must be a team player who is willing to cooperate with others.

Must be able to accept corrective criticism from supervisor.

Must be willing to take on a variety of assignments as assigned by management on an as-needed basis within the department and within other areas of King Ranch if necessary.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Recommended Skills

  • Commercial Driver's License (Cdl)
  • Customer Service
  • Expediting
  • Freight Forwarding
  • Maintenance
  • Materials Management
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