Driver CDL A

SMITH TURF & IRRIGATION LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Certification Training

Product Discounts

Weekends Off

Job summary

Smith Turf & Irrigation LLC is seeking a professional Class A driver to deliver equipment to customers across regional routes. You will maintain compliance with DOT rules, load and unload products, and ensure timely, courteous service at customer sites.

The role requires minimum 2 years of Class A driving in the last five years, strong safety focus, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. Eligibility for background/MVR checks and drug testing is expected.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of Class A driving within the last five years.
• Willingness to maintain safety policies and DOT compliance.
• Strong orientation to customer service and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver equipment to customers, ensuring prompt, professional service.
• Perform interstate/intrastate deliveries and pickups as required.
• Load and unload products safely for delivery.
• Inspect vehicles, perform pre/post-trip checks, report issues.
• Maintain records for DOT hours, E-logs, and rest breaks as required.
• Follow safety policies and PPE requirements at all times.
• Operate forklifts or pallet jacks as needed.
• Complete annual training and stay compliant with regulations.
• Follow traffic laws and report any incidents.

Skills

Class A driving

Customer service

Safety conscious

Adaptable to new tech

Education

Class A CDL

Job description

Description

Company Overview

Smith Turf & Irrigation is the leading distributor and retailer in the golf, grounds and landscaping industry. We offer a comprehensive selection of equipment, irrigation and landscape products and support our customers with technical expertise and service.

Since 1925, Smith Turf has built an unmatched reputation for outstanding customer care, service and support across North and South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. STI is a family owned business that believes in working as a team and fosters a family oriented culture.

Position Overview

Driving commercial vehicles, short and long distances, to deliver equipment to customers while maintaining compliance with all Company safety policies and federal transportation regulations.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure every customer interaction is marked by promptness, professionalism, and precision
• Endure timely interstate and/or intrastate delivery and/or pickup of products and/or equipment to and from customer facility or job site
• Load and unload products and equipment for delivery
• Inspect commercial vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform pre and post-trip inspections and report any issues to management
• Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations, including but not limited to DOT hours of services, E-logs, rest breaks and any other record required by law
• Responsible for following safety policies and procedures, including PPE requirements
• Safely operate powered industrial vehicles such as forklift, pallet jacks we needed
• Stay in compliance with annual training requirements
• Follow all traffic laws and report any violations and incidents

Skills We Are Seeking

• Minimum of 2 years of Class A driving within the last 5 years
• A proven aptitude for delivering top-notch customer service experiences
• A keenness to learn, adapt, and implement new technologies and mythologies
• Capable of routinely handling items weighing up to 75 pounds
• Ability to pass and maintain hiring standards for Class A commercial drivers (background, MVR, drug testing, insurance standards)
• Strong knowledge of the roadways within the delivery territory

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Referral Program
• Opportunity of Advancement
• Paid Training and Certifications
• Free Counseling Services- EAP
• Product Discounts
• Weekends Off!

STI is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at STI including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.