CDL Driver (50224)

Juniper; Wimauma (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Juniper Landscaping LLC is seeking a CDL Driver to support our landscaping projects. You will operate Class A commercial vehicles, deliver and pickup materials, and coordinate with project managers and crews to ensure timely, safe deliveries.

Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, accurate logs, load securement, DOT compliance, and occasional hands-on landscaping tasks during downtime. A valid CDL A, clean MVR, DOT medical card, and 1–2 years of driving experience are required.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class A license.
• Minimum 1–2 years of verifiable commercial driving experience.
• Clean MVR and background check.
• Current DOT medical card.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and load securement standards.
• Ability to lift up to 50-75 lbs and perform physical duties.
• DOT drug/alcohol testing compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class A CMV per DOT regulations and company policies.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure roadworthiness.
• Transport goods to customer sites or facilities in a timely and safe manner.
• Maintain driver logs and delivery documentation using ELD or logs.
• Ensure proper loading, securing, and unloading of cargo.
• Follow safety protocols including HOS, speed limits, and route assignments.
• Communicate with dispatchers and site personnel to coordinate deliveries.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, or violations promptly.
• Comply with drug and alcohol testing programs and DOT requirements.
• Assist with landscaping tasks during downtime or when not driving.
• Attend optional company events or safety meetings.

Skills

CDL Class A

Safe driving

Time management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ELD systems

Load securement

Job description

As a CDL Driver at Juniper Landscaping LLC, you will play a vital role in supporting the operational success of our landscaping projects you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of commercial motor vehicles in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. This role involves the delivery, pickup, and transport of materials, goods, or equipment while maintaining high standards of safety, communication, and customer service. This position requires strong attention to detail, time management, and communication skills to ensure timely and accurate deliveries that support the efficiency and productivity of field crews. You will work closely with project managers, warehouse staff, and landscape installation teams to ensure all transportation needs are met with professionalism and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class A commercial vehicles in accordance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness and compliance.
• Transport goods, materials, or equipment to customer sites or company facilities in a timely and safe manner.
• Maintain accurate driver logs, delivery documentation, and inspection records using ELD systems or manual logs as required.
• Ensure proper loading, securing, and unloading of cargo.
• Follow all safety protocols including HOS (Hours of Service), speed limits, and route assignments.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, site personnel, and supervisors to coordinate deliveries and resolve issues.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, or violations promptly.
• Comply with drug and alcohol testing programs and DOT physical certification requirements.
• Assisting with general landscaping tasks such as planting, mulching, or irrigation installation during periods of downtime or when not driving.
• Participating in optional company events or safety meetings, including seasonal kickoffs, team-building activities, or non-mandatory refreshers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid CDL Class A license.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of verifiable commercial driving experience.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and background check.
• Current DOT medical card.
• Familiarity with local and interstate routes, ELDs, and load securement standards.
• Ability to lift up to 50-75 lbs and perform physical duties related to loading/unloading.
• Plant identification experience preferred.
• Must pass a DOT physical exam and drug/alcohol screening in accordance with FMCSA regulations.

About Us

Juniper is a full-service landscape design, build, and management company servicing the Southeast. Our family of companies proudly includes Juniper, Davis Landscape, Elegant, Shooter & Lindsey, and Rip's. We are recognized as award-winning leaders in our industry with over 30 locations and 2,000+ team members. At Juniper, the foundation of who we are, how we perform, and how we treat others is guided by our core values. We are committed to a culture that welcomes, grows, and celebrates people who share in our mission to design, build, and maintain the best landscaping in the industry.

• We offer career growth opportunities and excellent benefits (health/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and PTO plans).

Join our company, where we Welcome/Grow/Celebrate you at Juniper!