CDL Driver - Class A

As a CDL Driver at Almstead Tree and Shrub Care, your main responsibilities include driving trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight over 86,000 lbs, ensuring safe and timely deliveries throughout Westchester, Dutchess, and Columbia counties. You’ll also be tasked with loading and unloading goods, maintaining delivery logs, and communicating with dispatch. This role is essential in supporting our mission of providing exceptional tree care services.

To qualify for the Class A CDL Driver position at Almstead Tree and Shrub Care, you must have a valid Class A commercial driver’s license and experience driving an 18-speed manual transmission. Additionally, a clean driving record, physical stamina, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs are crucial. Familiarity with GPS and routing systems is also beneficial for this role.

As a Class A CDL Driver at Almstead Tree and Shrub Care, you can expect a competitive compensation package ranging from $25 to $30 per hour, depending on your experience. We also offer comprehensive benefits including health and dental plans with employer contributions, a 401K retirement savings plan, paid time off, and opportunities for career development.

At Almstead Tree and Shrub Care, safety is a top priority for our CDL Drivers. We ensure that all vehicles undergo regular inspections and maintenance, while also adhering to DOT regulations. Drivers are trained to prioritize safety on the road, including the importance of proper rest breaks and maintaining a clean driving record to help reduce risks.

As a CDL Driver at Almstead Tree and Shrub Care, you’ll find yourself in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We're a family-owned company that values teamwork, professional growth, and safety. You'll enjoy year-round work, a friendly team atmosphere, and the satisfaction of supporting our mission to beautify the community through tree care!

When answering this question, highlight your experience driving trucks over 86,000 lbs, focusing on specific types of vehicles you've operated, including manual transmissions. Mention any relevant certifications and how your driving experience aligns with the responsibilities at Almstead Tree and Shrub Care.

Discuss your commitment to following safety protocols, such as vehicle inspections, maintaining logs, and adhering to DOT regulations. Provide examples of how you've prevented issues in the past and your approach to staying alert and focused on the road.

Share a specific example of a challenging delivery, detailing what the situation was and how you managed it. Highlight your problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing circumstances, demonstrating your resourcefulness as a CDL Driver.

Explain your strategies for maintaining focus and staying healthy on long drives, such as taking regular breaks and remaining well-hydrated. Mention your ability to manage fatigue and how you prioritize rest to ensure safety.

Research Almstead Tree and Shrub Care and discuss their history, values, and services. Emphasize how their commitment to environmentally conscious tree care aligns with your own values as a driver.

Describe your customer service approach when interacting with clients during deliveries. Emphasize the importance of clear communication, professionalism, and how you ensure clients receive their orders accurately.

Talk about the routine maintenance and inspections you perform to keep your truck in excellent condition. This could include checking tire pressure, oil levels, and any repairs or servicing that may be necessary.

Elaborate on your proficiency with GPS and how you utilize these tools to plan and optimize delivery routes. Provide an example of a time when effective routing helped to avoid delays or reduce travel time.

Discuss your organizational skills and methods for efficiently managing delivery logs and manifest documents. Highlight your attention to detail and the importance of accurate record-keeping in the CDL Driver role.

Share your passion for driving, the satisfaction you get from ensuring safe deliveries, and how being part of a team dedicated to quality service in tree care motivates you in your professional journey.