CDL A Driver - Houston, United States - The Ground Up

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    ** The Ground Up**

    ** CDL A Driver**

    Houston, TX 77064

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    Founded in 2010, **The Ground Up** (TGU) is Houstons fastest growing landscape supply company. We manufacture mulches & soils and carry a large selection of base, gravels, and sand products. TGU also operates three re-wholesale nurseries in the Houston Metro Area.

    **Job Summary:**

    The CDL A Driver will deliver product in a safe, efficient and conscientious manner. The CDL driver will deliver soils, mulch, and compost largely in the Houston metropolitan area. The CDL Driver has extensive city driving experience - especially the ability to navigate into tight residential developments and loading docks.

    **Duties & Responsibilities:**

    Notify management of any mechanical problems that occur during the delivery process

    Properly operate the assigned truck to transport TGU products ensuring it is loaded and secured

    Follow Company and DOT operating procedures

    Inspect vehicles serviceability and cleanliness daily

    Wear protective equipment and uniform as required

    Demonstrate proper use of truck and good driving habits

    Maintain a professional and neat appearance at all times

    Adhere to assigned routes and schedules

    Submit completed paperwork accurately and timely

    Maintain good attendance, punctuality, and reliability

    Maintain communication with dispatch, shop and supervisor

    Display willingness to make decisions and solve problems

    Establish and maintain effective working relationships

    Work well in a team and offer assistance to co-workers

    Use unassigned time effectively

    Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

    **Essential Qualifications:**

    High School diploma or GED

    Three (3) years commercial driving experience with face to face customer interaction

    Valid State issued CDL Class A or B drivers license and a clean MVR

    At least 21 years of age or older

    Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

    Able to write routine reports and correspondence

    End dump experience

    Knowledgeable of, and accustomed to following, FMCSA regulations, and to properly maintaining and servicing their vehicle

    **Desired Qualifications:**

    Proven competency in driving

    Consistently at work and on time, willing to work weather permitting

    Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

    Meets productivity standards

    Observes safety and security procedures; uses equipment and materials properly

    **Physical Demands:**

    While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; duckwalk, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

    The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

    May vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than indicated here.

    **Work Environment:**

    While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

    *The Ground Up/Ceres Environmental is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status .*

    *E-Verify: We comply with Federal law by verifying employment eligibility.*

    *We prefer you apply via our TenStreet Application link here...*

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