Job description:

Looking for an experienced truck driver to serve our distribution department in delivering live nursery goods in a safe and timely manner.

Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance.
• Maintain all require documentation i.e. logbooks, DOT reports, etc.
• Comply with all company policies, DOT rules and regulations.
• Report defects, accidents and violations immediately.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
• Load and unload rolling racks.
• Collect empty Altman Plants racks from customer (stores).
• Can include travel in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Nebraska, Wyoming, South Dakota and Montana.

Requirements:

• 21 years old with valid truck driving license (Class A) and medical card.
• Minimum 2 years driving experience with class A license.
• Must provide driving history from all states that issued all licenses for previous 3 years.
• Willing to submit to back ground check and pass pre-employment substance abuse screening
• Strong customer service and ability to communicate verbally with customers.
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (Traffic, weather conditions, etc.)
• Strong people and organizational skills.
• Able to lift and or move up to 50 pounds.
• Dependability and punctuality are mandatory. Must be able to work a varied schedule which includes weekends and some holidays. .

Contact:

Distribution Department
Phone: 719-749-2510-Extensions (5817, 5819, 5823)
E-mail jshaw@altmanplants.com or bdevers@altmanplants.com

Please call for appointment.