Nursery Delivery Driver
Employer
31887 Berry Lane
Waller, TX 77484
United States
Job description
Employee will drive employer-provided non-CDL 26-foot box delivery trucks (trucks with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)). All delivery drivers will be able to return to their residence or employer-provided housing within the same work day.
Load delivery trucks with rolling racks of plants grown and harvested/propagated at and by Spring Creek Growers. Adjust plant racks in preparation of delivery. Drive nursery plants/agricultural products from nursery to market. Deliveries are made within a workday period. Unload Spring Creek Growers' empty racks to the office in Waller, TX and complete paperwork at the end of the shift.
Work is to be done for long periods of time in the field, when plants may be wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers ability to perform the job. Workers must be able to perform the required work with or without reasonable accommodations.
Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing appropriate work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Casual clothing not permitted. Workers wearing inappropriate clothing will not be permitted to start work.
Workers will have an unpaid lunch break when working more than 5 hours. Must report to work at the designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedules may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start/end times. Employer may request, but not require that workers work more than the stated daily hours, on the worker’s Sabbath, or on federal holidays.
Workers may not report for work under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol on company worksites or vehicles is prohibited and will be cause for immediate termination.
Out of concern for the safety of other workers, staff or the public at large, the employer reserves the right to terminate for cause, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, any worker found during the period of employment to have a criminal conviction record or status as a registered sex offender.
The work described herein is regular, seasonal full-time work requiring all workers to be available as stated on the standard work schedule, throughout the entire contract period. Employees may experience a temporary reduction in work and/or a temporary work stoppage due to the natural agricultural cycle.
Employer also retains the right to terminate workers for lawful job-related reasons, including but not limited to workers who: are regularly absent or tardy; malingers or otherwise refuses to work in accordance with direction, or is otherwise obviously unqualified to perform the job; is physically able but does not demonstrate the willingness to perform the work necessary.
Non-U.S. workers may be terminated if one or more U.S. workers becomes available for the job during the employer's recruitment period. Job abandonment will be deemed to occur after five consecutive workdays of unexcused absences.
Foreign workers will be advised of their responsibility to depart the U.S. when employment comes to an end. Employer will request and maintain records of each worker’s permanent home address, e-mail address (when available) and phone number.
Special Requirements
3 months experience as a light truck delivery driver. Must be able to read, write and understand work instructions in English or Spanish. A valid Texas Class C drivers license, or the ability to obtain a valid Texas Class C drivers license within 30 days of start of employment, is required in order to drive on public roads.
Employer requires all-newly hired employees to take and pass an employer-paid background check. All background checks are conducted uniformly after an initial job offer has been extended and accepted by the new hire.
All new employees are subject to a post-hire, employer-paid drug test. Employer also reserves the right to conduct employer-paid random, upon suspicion, and/or post-accident drug testing in accordance with state law. Any employee who declines to take or fails this drug test will be terminated and paid for all hours worked, if any.