Driver Seasonal - Non CDL

Arbor Valley Nursery; Colorado; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a thriving nursery during its busiest seasons! This temporary driver position offers flexible hours throughout spring, summer, and fall, with a focus on delivering quality products and exceptional service. You'll be responsible for safely operating delivery vehicles, interacting with customers, and ensuring efficient delivery processes. If you enjoy a collaborative team environment and are ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to work outdoors and contribute to a company that values growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience driving large vehicles and providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate delivery vehicles and ensure exceptional customer service.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain delivery records and adhere to policies.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Time Management

Defensive Driving

Physical Stamina

Adaptability

Education

1+ years of experience driving a large vehicle

3+ years of customer service experience

Clean driving record

Must be 21+

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FORT COLLINS, CO

Position Type: Seasonal

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm

$20 - $25 per hour

Are you ready to join a dynamic team during our nursery's busiest seasons? We're currently hiring full and part-time drivers to help us meet the demands of our upcoming busy season. This temporary position offers hours throughout the spring, summer, and fall when demand is high, with no hours scheduled during the winter months.

If you thrive on ensuring efficient delivery of products from point A to Z, enjoy interacting with customers, and thrive in a collaborative team environment, we want to hear from you! Join us and be part of a team dedicated to delivering quality products and exceptional service to our valued customers.

Position Summary

The Driver position is responsible for safely operating delivery vehicles to transport nursery products while ensuring exceptional customer service. Responsibilities also include collaborating with the team to maintain delivery records and adhere to company policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

1. Safely operate and assist in maintaining delivery vehicles, including trucks and vans, to transport trees, shrubs, and other nursery products to customer locations. Alert management when vehicles are experiencing issues.
2. Assist in loading and unloading products, when necessary, ensuring proper securing and handling to prevent damage.
3. Adhere to delivery routes efficiently to maximize productivity and minimize travel time. Communicate to Logistics Coordinator and manager of any issues.
4. Provide exceptional customer service during deliveries, including courteous interaction with customers and addressing any delivery-related inquiries or concerns.
5. Collaborate with team to ensure accurate fulfillment of customer orders and proper handling of products for delivery.
6. Maintain delivery records and documentation, including proof of delivery and any necessary paperwork.
7. Conduct routine vehicle inspections and maintenance to ensure safe and reliable operation.
8. Adhere to all traffic laws, safety regulations, and company policies while driving and conducting deliveries.
9. Provide support to the operations team as necessary, fostering a collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

At times, this job may be exposed in an outdoor nursery and greenhouse environments. Routinely exposed to various weather conditions. Position requires driving several hours per day per shift in a large sized vehicle.

Physical Demands

Prolonged periods of standing, bending, walking, lifting, and moving. Frequent motions include grasping, seeing, and other repetitive movements. Must be able to lift, carry, minimum up to 50 pounds, more with assistance. Must have physical stamina and the ability to perform physical demands in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

Competencies

1. Ability to operate delivery trucks safely in various weather and road conditions, adhere to traffic laws, and practice defensive driving techniques to ensure the safety of oneself and others on the road.
2. Excellent Customer Service Skills.
3. Time Management. Ability to adhere to designated route to ensure on time deliveries.
4. Physical Stamina. Ability to sit for long periods at a time.
5. Adaptability. Flexible to adapt to changing needs to meet Arbor Valley demands.

Education and Experience

1. 1+ years of experience driving a large size vehicle.
2. Clean driving record.
3. 3+ years of customer service experience.
4. Must be 21+.

EEOC Statement: At Arbor Valley, growth is in our DNA. AVN is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.