If you are passionate about plants, have truck driving experience, and want to join a company with friendly people, growth opportunities, and exceptional benefits, you found the right place!
WHO WE ARE
Newton Nurseries is a firmly rooted company with over 40 years of solid experience in the green industry.
We are a fast-growing wholesale nursery serving professional landscapers with the mission to help them thrive. We supply them with a vast selection of premium trees, shrubs, flowers, bedding plants, hard-to-find plants, and associated landscape items while providing them with tools and programs that help them be more efficient and profitable.
Our strategically located Nurseries are in the heart of Texas Metropolitan areas providing an inviting atmosphere and a friendly team of expert professionals.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a dynamic, reliable, self-motivated, detail-oriented, customer-centric individual with 2+ years of experience willing to join a growing company and build a career with us.
Newton's delivery driver must work well with a team and be willing to learn. This team member must meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment while focusing on safety and customer service. Efficiency, time management, problem-solving skills, and adaptation to change will help you succeed in this role, as well as a strong driving record, physical fitness and strength, and basic maintenance knowledge.
Position Summary:
- Driving experience with gooseneck trailers, bumper pull trailers, small to mid-size box trucks, 20 ft. flatbed trucks, and pick-ups with trailers.
- Basic understanding and ability to operate various aspects of this equipment
- Performs safety checks on vehicles before leaving the yard
- Punctual and reliable
- Able to deliver local and occasional out-of-town orders
- Confirms order accuracy and completeness before departure
- Properly load, organize, and secure orders, ensuring all items are delivered intact
- Assists in loading and unloading of plants for delivery or yard stock
- Able to perform other Nursery related duties during downtime: plant alignment, relocation, pruning, watering, and assisting customers in the yard, amongst others
- Drive safely in all types of weather and follow traffic laws to protect company property and the general public
- Manage time effectively to make deliveries on time, maintaining high customer satisfaction and building brand reputation
Position Requirements:
- A valid Texas driver's license with a clean record
- Experience driving large trailers and trucks
- Experience in a delivery driver position or comparable position
- Forklift/Skidsteer operating experience is a plus
- Experience with plant material is a plus
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
WHAT WE OFFER
Newton Nurseries is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package and a career-building opportunity.
We are committed to providing our employees with the training, tools, and support needed to succeed in this on-the-road role, develop the position and thrive in a fast-growing and changing environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 42 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company truck
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience level:
Shift:
Work Location: In person