Heavy Truck Driver

Job description

Operator will drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, and/or farm workers. Operator will be required to drive plant materials and supplies between farms, move all materials as needed, and deliver potting mix and pots. They will load, unload, and drive a semi-truck with a 53” trailer, flatbed, double or triple custom skid trailers.

Operator may at times pick up workers, take them to the worksite, and drive them back to their housing. Other duties may include simple daily vehicle maintenance checks, timekeeping, field walking, filling water jugs for the workers when needed and ensuring field sanitation and safety measures are maintained. They may be asked to assist with inventory, check irrigation and check plants for dryness and diseases (scouting). Operator is required to live in the housing provided by the employer and report any housing deficiencies or issues to the employer. They will also take workers once a week to the bank and grocery store. Background check and random drug testing will be post-hire at employer's expense.

Special Requirements

Driver requirements:
CDL license with passenger endorsement and clean driving record
Medical exam certificate
1 year of experience driving semi-trucks
Microsoft Excel skills or knowledge
Ability to communicate with nursery laborers in their spoken language
Drivers must be available for the entire period requested by the employer

Workers must adhere to all safety rules as instructed by supervisors and practice safety in all aspects of work. The employer is a drugfree workplace and has a zero tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol in the workplace and in the employer-provided housing. Drug screening will be conducted post-hire at employer's expense for cases with valid reasons for suspicion.