Sod Delivery Driver
Employer
13631 Indrio Rd
Ft Pierce, FL 39495
United States
Job description
Sod Delivery Driver: Delivers sod produced on the farm in the state of Florida within a radial of 144 miles from the field in which it was grown (in its unmanufactured state) to storage or to market or to a carrier for transportation to market. Drivers will be able to return their residence or to the employer-provided housing sites listed in the job order each day, and no overnight stay required. Load and unload sod using forklift. Drive a tractor-trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more. Requires valid commercial drivers’ license issued by a U.S. state or foreign equivalent. Must be at least 23 years of age. Must obtain a DOT medical examiner’s certificate before commencing work. Must abide by precise instructions and strict but necessary safety rules and policies. Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order. Secure and cover sod for transport. Maintain logs of working hours following all applicable state and federal regulations. Workers may be requested to submit to random drug or alcohol tests at no cost to the worker. Failure to comply with the request or testing positive may result in immediate termination. All testing will occur post-hire and is not a part of the interview process. Negative result may be required post-hire and before commencing work. Must be able to lift 75 lbs. to shoulder height repetitively throughout the workday. Use of cell phone or other personal electronic device while driving strictly prohibited by law and violation may result in immediate termination. Requires 12 months CDL driving history.
Special Requirements
Workers may be requested to submit to random drug or alcohol tests at no cost to the worker. Failure to comply with the request or testing positive may result in immediate termination. All testing will occur post-hire and is not a part of the interview process. Negative result may be required post-hire and before commencing work. Must be able to lift 75 lbs. to shoulder height repetitively throughout the workday. Use of cell phone or other personal electronic device while driving strictly prohibited by law and violation may result in immediate termination. Requires 12 months CDL driving history. Must be