CDL A Truck Driver

HorizonWest Landscape Services Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

ICHRA health coverage

PTO and holidays

Company vehicle, fuel card, phone

Flexible schedule

Career advancement opportunities

Great team and work environment

Job summary

Horizon West Landscape is a commercial landscape and irrigation installer seeking a skilled CDL Truck Driver. You will transport mulch, sod, rock, and irrigation supplies between vendors, our yard, and job sites across local and regional routes in Florida.

Responsibilities include route planning, pre-trip inspections, logs, load securing, and adherence to DOT safety standards. This year-round, full-time role offers competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL with a clean driving record.
• Experience in landscape, construction, or equipment hauling preferred.
• Graduation certificate from trucking school preferred.
• Experience operating manual transmission vehicles preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations required.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors when needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate CDL trucks to pick up and deliver landscape materials and equipment.
• Transport and move large landscape equipment between vendors, yard, and job sites.
• Load, secure, and unload materials per DOT and company safety standards.
• Plan safe routes and adhere to delivery schedules.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and assist with maintenance.
• Maintain accurate driving logs and report status to managers.
• Communicate delivery status with purchasing and site managers.
• Comply with traffic laws and company policies.

Skills

CDL driving experience

Safety-focused

Route planning

Maintenance checks

Load securement

Team communication

Manual transmission familiarity

Education

Trucking school certificate

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Summary

Horizon West Landscape is a commercial landscape and irrigation installation company, and we are seeking a skilled, reliable, and safety-focused CDL Truck Driver to join our team. This role transports landscape materials and moves large equipment between vendors, our yard, and job sites. Routes are a mix of local and regional travel across Florida, with no over-the-road (OTR) trucking. You will plan safe and efficient routes, keep deliveries on schedule, protect the integrity of every load, and keep our trucks in top condition through routine inspections and preventative maintenance. This is year-round, steady commercial work.

Responsibilities

• Operate CDL trucks (flatbeds and trailers) to pick up and deliver landscape materials such as mulch, sod, rock, and irrigation supplies from vendors to job sites
• Safely transport and move large landscape equipment, including tractors, skid steers, and trailers
• Load, unload, and secure all materials and equipment in compliance with DOT and company safety standards
• Plan the safest and most efficient routes and adhere to delivery schedules
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, perform routine preventative maintenance, and report maintenance needs promptly
• Maintain accurate driving and delivery logs, including work and rest periods, mileage, fuel expenses, and inspection records
• Communicate effectively with the purchasing manager and site managers regarding delivery status
• Comply with all traffic laws, DOT regulations, and company policies

Qualifications

• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with a clean driving record
• Previous CDL driving experience; landscape, construction, or equipment hauling experience strongly preferred
• Graduation certificate from a trucking school preferred
• Experience operating manual transmission vehicles preferred
• Understanding of DOT and other relevant truck driving laws and regulations
• Ability to operate forklifts or assist with loading and unloading as needed
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and commitment to safety
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors when necessary
• Willingness to travel regionally as needed; home majority of nights, with occasional overnight hotel stays

Nice to Have

• OSHA 30
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Health coverage through an ICHRA
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company vehicle, fuel card, and company phone
• Flexible schedule
• Career advancement opportunities
• A great team and work environment

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Local and regional travel (Florida)

Horizon West Landscape is an equal opportunity employer.