Class A Drivers

Gertens Family of Businesses located in Inver Grove Heights is seeking Full-Time SEASONAL Class A Drivers to join our team. Gertens has supplied the region with trees, plants, vegetables, seeds, flowers and much more for over 100 years. In the early 1900's the Gerten family began growing and selling produce and even today, we grow the plants we sell. This position offers competitive wage along with a great team, positive environment, growth opportunities, and an employee discount Ideal for retired Class A Drivers that are looking for extra cash. This is a seasonal Full Time Opportunity (April - November). Perfect if you would like winters off. Grow with Gertens today. Some Key Functions include: Fully understand how to operate and safely drive assigned delivery vehicle. Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs. Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs. Ensure trailer hitch is properly and securely attached to the tractor unit. Transport goods, etc. from the place of origin to assigned destination. Pick-up loads and organize good in ordered, logical manner. Ensure contents are properly secured inside of the truck to prevent breakage or damage. Obtain signatures or warehouse scans to confirm and complete deliveries with clients. Assist in mapping delivery routes. Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely deliveries. Communicate with dispatch as needed. Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements (May vary by class): High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred. Valid Class A driver's license required. Clean driving record with no moving violations. Must pass a background check and drug test. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time. Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc E-Verify: Gertens participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Gertens Family of Businesses is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer