Delivery Driver - CDL Class A (Home Nightly)

Woerner Agribusiness; Ethel (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Employee Discount

Fuel Card

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid Orientation/Training

Paid Time Off

Referral program

Job summary

Woerner Agribusiness in the Baton Rouge area is seeking a dedicated CDL Class A driver with flatbed and manual transmission experience to pick up and deliver sod from our regional farms and Baton Rouge outlets. You will operate a tractor-trailer, load/unload, and coordinate with dispatch to meet delivery schedules.

Great pay and benefits including PTO and holiday pay are offered for a full-time role, with local and regional routes serving the greater Baton Rouge region.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license required.
• Experience with tractor-trailers and flatbed trailers preferred.
• Ability to operate manual transmission trucks and forklifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate a CDL Class A tractor-trailer for local and regional sod deliveries.
• Deliver freight using flatbed trucks, following traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Load and unload cargo; use forklifts when necessary.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety.
• Communicate delivery schedules and issues with dispatch and customers.

Skills

CDL Class A license

Flatbed trailer experience

Manual transmission

Forklift operation

Delivery logistics

Customer communication

Job description

Description

Great Work Environment - We are looking for commitments, not just applicants. Come join our family and grow with us. Must be able to drive a Manual Transmission and have semi-tractor trailer/FLATBED experience. Great pay, Great benefits with PTO and Holiday pay. We are seeking candidates that are in the Baton Rouge area to pick up and deliver sod from our regional farms as well as our Baton Rouge Outlet located at 13278 Airline Hwy. Baton Rouge. Our outlet drivers pick up sod from our regional farms located in Ethel, LA, and Donaldsonville, LA. Sod will be picked up from our farms daily and delivered to various markets in the greater Baton Rouge region.

Requirements

As a CDL Class A Driver, you will be responsible for operating a tractor-trailer and ensuring timely deliveries while adhering to safety regulations. This role requires core skills in commercial driving and truck operation, with a focus on flatbed and manual transmission vehicles. You will report to the Retail Outlet Manager and play a vital part in our logistics team. Your experience with flatbed trailers and freight handling will enhance our delivery efficiency.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class A license
• Proven experience of truck driving, specifically with tractor-trailers
• Proficiency in operating manual transmission vehicles
• Experience with pulling flatbed trailers and lift experience.
• Strong knowledge of load and unload procedures
• Background in delivery driving and freight handling
• Ability to operate forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate a CDL Class A tractor-trailer, ensuring safe and efficient transportation of goods.
• Deliver freight using flatbed and manual transmission trucks, adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
• Load and unload cargo, utilizing forklifts and other equipment as necessary.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance.
• Communicate effectively with dispatches and customers regarding delivery schedules and any issues encountered.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Discount
• Fuel card
• Flexible Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Orientation/Training
• Paid Time Off
• Referral program

Trucking Driver Type

• Company Driver

Trucking Route

• Local
• Regional

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