Light Truck Drivers

About this opportunity

Dates

Dec 1, 2026 – Jul 31, 2027

Duration

~8 months

Experience

2 month(s)

Category

agriculture

Requirements

• Experience: 2 month(s)
• 2 months of greenhouse or nursery experience required and workers must meet the requirements of Bonnies insurance carrier to perform delivery driver duties, which requires a valid drivers license issued by any U.S. state or a valid U.S. commercial drivers license (CDL) or its acceptable international equivalent (CDL accepted but not required) and proficiency in English to communicate, read and comprehend traffic signage, and interact with roadway officials to work as a delivery driver. Other qualifications required by insurance carriers include being at least 21 years of age, and having at least 3 years of driving experience. Drug and alcohol testing is conducted post-hire at the employer's expense and is not part of the interview process.
• Pre- and post- trip truck inspections which include checking tire pressure, fluids, and fuel
• Reporting vehicle issues immediately to the Station Manager
• Performing minor maintenance and repair on the delivery truck to ensure safe operation
• adhering to DOT regulations including completing logs and complying with Hours of Service
• "shuttle driving" which is driving a product-loaded truck to a predetermined meeting destination to exchange trucks, switching a full truck with an empty truck, and driving the empty truck back to the greenhouse
• Maneuvering of 100 – 460 lb rolling carts within truck loading/unloading area on uneven surfaces and via lift gate OUTSIDE the greenhouse
• Loading/unloading of rolling carts from greenhouse loading area to truck via docking bay and lift gate
• Loading of plants onto delivery trucks
• Loading/Unloading to and from racks at market locations
• Evaluating moisture content of plant loads in trucks and watering plants that are ready for delivery, when necessary
• Identifying plants that are not up to Bonnie’s quality standards (based on size and health) and eliminating them from racks to be replaced with new products
• Properly disposing of removed plants as required by Bonnie's best management practices
• Properly stacking trays for reuse
• Completing preseason equipment, including
• painting and building racks, racks and display preparation and end of season teardown.
• Bonnie follows the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations which includes a 30-minute break from driving before 8 hours have elapsed from the beginning shift. Additionally, drivers will not be allowed to drive after they have worked 70 hours in a rolling 8-day period unless they take a 34-hour break.
• Workers performing delivery driver duties must operate company vehicles in a lawful, safe, and responsible manner, including adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
• Worker bears full responsibility for any fines, penalties, or other legal consequences resulting from at-fault moving violations incurred while operating the company vehicle. This includes, but is not limited to, speeding tickets, failure to obey traffic signals, and other infractions.
• Workers must report any moving violations or accidents involving a company vehicle to the Employer immediately. The fine amount will be deducted from the employees’ wages when expressly authorized by the worker in writing.
• Workers who have a valid driver's license and doctor's certificate may drive vehicles to transport workers and may be offered additional hours.
• Workers who complete an employer paid safety certification may ride to deliver, load and unload products at market locations within a 180-mile radius from work location.
• Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a workers Sabbath or federal holiday. Additional hours are voluntary.
• Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time.
• Workers could expect occasional periods of little or no work because of weather, crop or other conditions beyond the employer's control. These periods can occur anytime throughout the season.

Work authorization

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Work authorization

H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker

International candidates

Yes

Employer sponsorship

Required

Confirmation

Confirmed by source

Official source

U.S. Department of Labor

Benefits & conditions

Housing

Employer-provided (including mobile or range) — Housing only available to non-local workers (permanent residence outside normal commuting distance) and is not offered to nonworking family members. Employer possesses/controls premises at all times. Workers must vacate housing promptly at end of contract period or upon termination, in accordance with state law. Family housing is not available. If one has not already been performed at the time of this filing, the employer(s) request(s) an inspection of the listed housing.

Transportation

Employer will provide free daily transportation via the following vehicles authorized to transport workers: -1 van, capacity 12 passengers. Workers will be transported to and from the employer-provided housing address(es) and the worksite(s) on workdays based on the work schedule.

How to apply

Email

les.branum@bonnieplants.com

Phone

+13613621173

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Official source

U.S. DOL SeasonalJobs

Case number

JO-A-300-26261-245281

Verification

Last verified: September 20, 2026

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