Light Truck Driver

Job DutiesStart Date: 03/16/2026End Date: 07/31/2026Hours: 48 hours/week, Monday - Saturday 8 hours/day, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Sunday, 0 hours/day)Must Apply By: 05/24/2026Job Duties:Delivery driving: Performing the duties of delivery truck drivers, including the driving, fueling, and maintaining 26' straight truck with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), for delivery of agricultural products from Bonnie Plants to market within a 180 mile radius of the primary worksite; 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.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.Driver Requirements: YesCriminal Background Check: NoDrug Screen: YesLifting Requirement: Yes - 50 lbs.Exposure to Extreme Temperatures: YesExtensive Pushing or Pulling: YesExtensive Sitting or Walking: YesFrequent Stooping or Bending Over: YesRepetitive Movements: YesWorkers must meet the requirements of Bonnies insurance carrier to perform delivery driver duties, which requires a valid driver's license issued by any U.S. state or a valid U.S. commercial driver's 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.Minimum Education RequiredNo High School Diploma or GED required.Minimum Experience Required2 months of greenhouse or nursery experience required. Workers must meet the requirements of Bonnies insurance carrier to perform delivery driver duties, which requires a valid driver's license issued by any U.S. state or a valid U.S. commercial driver's 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.Driver Requirements: YesCriminal Background Check: NoDrug Screen: YesLifting Requirement: Yes - 50 lbs.Exposure to Extreme Temperatures: YesExtensive Pushing or Pulling: YesExtensive Sitting or Walking: YesFrequent Stooping or Bending Over: YesRepetitive Movements: YesShiftFirst (Day)Number of Openings3Public Transportation AccessibleNoVeterans Encouraged to ApplyYesPhysical RequiredNoDrug Test RequiredYesCompensation$24.04 / HourlyAdditional CompensationPay increases and bonuses for any work described in this job order are subject to the sole discretion of the company and may be based on factors such as performance, skills, and length of service.As required for all workers in Minnesota, hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at the rate of 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.Postal Code56560Place of WorkOn-siteRequisition IDH-2A #26-242Job TypeFull TimeJob BenefitsEMPLOYER ASSURANCES: Work guaranteed for 3/4 of contract period, starting with date of arrival at work site. Employer provides free housing for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Employer pays inbound transportation and subsistence to work site upon 50% completion of work contract for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of at least $16.28 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts. Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer.Effective Jan 1, 2024, per MN State Statute, an employee will earn one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours of accrued Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) per year, provided the employee works a minimum of 80 hours in a calendar year.Application InstructionsSend resume listing experience to:MN DEED/FLCAttn: H-2A#26-242180 E. 5th St., Suite1200, St. Paul, MN 55101FAX: 651-297-7722EMAIL: foreignlaborcertification.DEED@state.mn.usCALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S