Box Truck Driver / Nursery Tech

Saluda Hill Landscapes
  • Lexington, South Carolina
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    Job Description

    Box Truck Driver / Nursery Tech
     
    Location: Springfield Nursery
    Lexington, SC / Springfield, SC
    Pay: $18-$20/hour
    Full-Time Position
     
    Company Overview
    Springfield Nursery, a sister company of Saluda Hill Landscapes, is dedicated to growing and supplying high-quality plants for commercial landscaping projects throughout the Southeast. We take pride in our commitment to quality, teamwork, and creating a supportive workplace where employees can grow and succeed. As part of an award-winning family of companies recognized as one of the 2026 SC Top Workplaces, we strive to provide a positive work environment built on trust, collaborations, and opportunity.
     
    Position Summary
    The Box Truck Driver / Nursery Tech team member is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of plant material, irrigation supplies, and nursery products between company locations, job sites, and customer destinations. This role supports daily nursery operations by ensuring timely deliveries, maintaining vehicle safety and cleanliness, and executing nursery tasks when not actively driving.
     
    Key Responsibilities
    Transportation & Deliveries
    • Safely operate company box trucks in compliance with all traffic laws and company policies.
    • Load, transport, and unload plant material, trees, shrubs, irrigation supplies, and other nursery-related products.
    • Complete scheduled delivery routes between:
    • Lexington Nursery
    • Springfield Nursery
    • Lowcountry operations
    • Customer and job site locations as needed
    • Verify delivery quantities and materials before departure and upon delivery.
    • Secure loads properly to prevent damage during transport.
    • Maintain delivery records, logs, and required paperwork.
     
    Vehicle Maintenance & Safety
    • Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
    • Report maintenance issues, safety concerns, or vehicle damage promptly.
    • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the box truck and related equipment.
    • Follow all DOT regulations and company safety standards as applicable.
     
    Nursery Operations Support
    • When not performing driving duties, the Box Truck Driver will work in daily nursery operations at either location, including:
    • Loading and staging plant material for deliveries.
    • Organizing and stocking irrigation supplies and inventory.
    • Receiving and unloading incoming shipments.
    • Irrigation kit assembly and material preparation.
    • Plant movement, spacing, watering, and general nursery maintenance.
    • Inventory counts and organization efforts.
    • Performing other operational tasks as assigned by management.
     
    Qualifications
    • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
    • Experience operating box trucks or commercial vehicles preferred.
    • Ability to safely load, unload, and secure materials.
    • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and perform physical outdoor work.
    • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
    • Dependable, punctual, and self-motivated.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
     
    Preferred Skills
    • Experience in landscaping, nursery operations, irrigation, and horticulture.
    • Skid Steer or equipment operation experience.
    • Basic understanding of plant material and irrigation products.
    • Strong communication and organizational skills.
     
    Work Environment
    • Primarily outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
    • Frequent lifting, bending, walking, and loading/unloading activities.
    • Regular travel between company facilities and project locations throughout South Carolina.
     
    Success Measures
    • Safe operation of company vehicles.
    • Accurate and on-time deliveries.
    • Proper handling of plant material and irrigation supplies.
    • Proactively engaged with nursery operations and team productivity.
    • Positive attitude and ability to execute tasks as needed to meet operational goals.
     
    Company Culture and Character Expectations
    Our company cultivates a culture of collaboration, innovation, and integrity. We value team members who demonstrate unwavering ethics, strong character, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity in all their actions. We expect our team to engage in respectful and open daily interactions, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. By upholding these principles, we aim to create a workspace where trust, professionalism, and mutual respect thrive, contributing to the collective success of our team and the organization as a whole.
     
    Safety Protocols
    We prioritize the safety and well-being of our team members. We expect every team member to adhere strictly to safety standards and protocols, demonstrating a commitment to creating a secure work environment. This includes the proper utilization of safety equipment, following established protocols for tasks, and promptly reporting any safety concerns or incidents. Team members are encouraged to actively engage in safety training and communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure a collective awareness to potential hazards. By consistently prioritizing safety, we aim to create a workplace that promotes the health and security of every team member.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLexington, South Carolina
    Websitehttps://www.saludahill.com

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Gardeningunmatched
    • Horticultureunmatched
    • Landscapingunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Material Movingunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Equipmentunmatched
    • Safety Trainingunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Skid Steer Loaderunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Transportation Routingunmatched
    • Travel Industryunmatched
    • Truck Driverunmatched

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