Driver-Class A

About the role

We are seeking drivers with a commercial class A license with doubles endorsement to deliver beautiful plants to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Operating Class A commercial motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) over 26,000 lbs, including a single 28’ trailer, a set of double 28’ trailers, a 48’ trailer with liftgate, a 53’ refrigerated trailer, or a 53’ dry box trailer, to deliver beautiful Monrovia plants to our valued customers throughout the West Coast corridor (BC, OR, CA, NV, WA, and ID).
• Unloading and/or assisting customers with the unloading of primarily palletized and racked plant freight; proper handling techniques are required to protect both product and customer property.
• Absorb and assist in our rack retrieval program.
• Obtain shipping bills of lading and necessary signatures and return completed documents as appropriate to the shipping office.
• Serve as a brand ambassador and the face of Monrovia at every customer stop — delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining a professional demeanor, and building lasting relationships with garden center personnel and the public.
• Maintain an electronic driver's log with accuracy and in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Comply with all DOT and in-house regulations and rules.
• Perform other related duties to benefit the mission of the company as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits Highlights

• Overtime eligible — extended hours are common during spring shipping season and are compensated accordingly.
• Per diem allowance of up to $80.00 per day.
• Company-provided lodging for overnight trips, depending on equipment type and route length.

Who You Are

• Valid state Class A CDL with doubles endorsement.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Have an acceptable driving record for the past 3 years (must be accepted by insurance).
• Good basic math and geography skills.
• Can follow verbal and written instructions accurately and are able to respond in writing as necessary.
• Outstanding customer service skills: able to engage with garden center personnel with professionalism, tact, and diplomacy — customer interaction is a core expectation of this role.
• Open to feedback.
• Open to and eligible for overtime; extended hours are common during the spring shipping season.
• DOT physical and medical requirements and can successfully pass a substance abuse screening.
• Enjoy working in a team environment and being supportive of co-workers.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of verifiable Class A CDL driving experience required.

Americans with Disabilities Specifications

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a craftsman to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the craftsman must be able to walk, bend, squat, reach, pull and push, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds repeatedly and 65 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the craftsman is exposed to weather conditions (hot, cold, and rain).
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits at Monrovia

• As a Class A Driver Craftsman, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 401k with a company match up to 4%, and paid holidays, and vacation.
• You’ll be able to purchase Monrovia plants for your own garden at 20% off wholesale prices.

About Us

At Monrovia we are dedicated to creating a more beautiful world by selecting and growing plants of superior quality. We know that creating a beautiful garden or landscape is about connecting to the beauty of nature. We use our hearts, minds, and hands to nurture plants for all types of landscapes. Our passion for plants, use of natural processes, and our years of experience result in plants that enable consumers to achieve a landscape of exceptional beauty and share in the joy that comes from creating healthy living spaces.