CDL Delivery Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 1963, Everglades Equipment Group is a family owned and operated full-service John Deere dealership with 19 locations covering central and south Florida. Everglades Equipment Group serves a wide range of customers from some of the largest agricultural producers of sugar, citrus and vegetables to individual farmers, golf courses, nurseries, commercial landscape management companies, and construction businesses, as well as large and small property owners.

We have become one of the largest John Deere dealers in the world by prioritizing customer service and satisfaction above all else.

Purpose:

Operates vehicles to transport equipment for the dealership.   May instruct customers on basic equipment operating procedures. 

Responsibilities:

• Transports equipment to/from customers and/or between dealer facilities; may also pick-up new equipment from a John Deere factory
• Supports the sales department with equipment delivery as needed
• Maintains the yard in order and perform maintenance duties when not delivering
• Maintains records of pickup and deliveries and obtains necessary signatures and receipts
• Maintains all required certifications in line with DOT, OSHA and company policy 
• Accounts for all time and for all distance traveled in performing assigned duties
• May need to maintain assigned trucks and related equipment in good condition
• May instruct customers on basic equipment operating procedures as required
• Perform other related duties as instructed by Service Manager

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:

• 5+ years experience as semi-trailer truck operator
• Experience transporting golf equipment
• CDL License  is a must and a valid driver license is required
• Ability to lift items weighing upwards to 75 lbs. repeatedly
• High School diploma or equivalent experience

• ·        BENEFITS:

  ·         Free Life Insurance Policy

   

  ·        401(K) Matching

   

  ·         Pet Insurance

   

  ·         Paid Time Off 

   

  ·         Paid Holidays / Floating Holidays

   

  ·         Dental Insurance

   

  ·        Health Insurance

   

  ·         Vision Insurance 

   

   

  ·        Free ST Disability / LTD