ABOUT DEVIL MOUNTAIN
From Seedling to Fully Grown
Devil Mountain began as a seedling in Northern California in 1995. What began as a wholesale brokerage of horticulture, the company has since opened its own growing grounds and is flourishing by recently expanding into Southern California.
Procuring Our Garden
At Devil Mountain, we believe it is our responsibility to provide excellent service, expert product knowledge, and deliver the highest quality plants.
Everything we do is about helping our customers succeed. We are committed to stocking, growing, and sourcing the widest variety of plants to the landscape trade while establishing ourselves as the finest wholesale nursery in the country.
Our Roots
Our employees are our roots. We tend for and produce the highest quality plants, but we also make sure every branch of the company is set up for success.
Here at Devil Mountain, we foster a welcoming, rewarding, supportive and positive work environment. We encourage communication at every level and recognize the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
We are committed to our employees, and it is our goal to provide career-building skills that will last a lifetime.
Blooming Flowers
Why work for Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery? In August of 2022, Devil Mountain was certified as a "Great Place to Work" by greatplacetowork.
com. Over 90% of surveyed employees stated :
- Felt welcomed when hired.
- Proud of their work and are happy to tell others where they work.
- Given all the necessary resources and equipment to do their job successfully.
- Executives fully embody the best characteristics of the company.
BENEFITS OFFERED
401(K) with company matching of 4% once eligible.
HMO and EPO Health plans with Kaiser and Anthem, employer pays portion of premium.
Basic Life Insurance provided by employer.
Dental, Vision and other voluntary insurances offered.
Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay offered.
CLASS A CUSTOMER DELIVERY DRIVER
The Class A Customer Delivery Driver delivers Devil Mountain's largest inventory to customers on semi-trucks or between nurseries.
Essential Functions :
- Preforms pre and post trip inspections on Company truck, reports mechanical and maintenance issues immediately.
- Checks fluids, adds fuel to vehicles as needed.
- Ability to attach and detach loaded trailers to semi-truck.
- Ability to perform minor repairs and maintenance on truck while out on the road (such as a damaged air liner).
- Ensures the load is secure, proper tie downs are attached and estimated weight requirements are followed.
- May deliver to customers at business, residential or construction sites. Will communicate the estimated arrival time with customers throughout the day.
- Exhibits great customer service. Acts in a friendly and courteous manner.
- May deliver to other Devil Mountain locations to transfer plant material on designated loop route or may meet at central meeting point and swap trailers with another Devil Mountain Driver.
- May assists in loading and unloading of plant materials.
- At times, may require an overnight trip to drop materials.
- General care for the nursery grounds, keeping the nursery clean, organized, and safe for employees, customers, and vendors.
- General care for nursery stock (plants), ensures plants are watered, handled with care, and are placed in the appropriate location.
Additional Tasks :
- We may request that crane certification be obtained during employment for operation of crane truck.
- May go out and make a customer delivery in a box truck while waiting for trailer to be unloaded / reloaded.
- May assist in other nursery departments as needed
- Duties are subject to change at any time per management's discretion.
Job Specifications :
Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions on uneven ground surfaces. Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) more than 50-90% of the time.
Frequent twisting, turning, and bending at the waist will be required.
Lifting requirements : Up to 50 lbs. 25% of the time. Up to 100 lbs. 15% of the time (team lift required).
Hand movement : Gross grasping for moving plant material. Operation of delivery truck 50-80% of the time.
All drivers must have a valid Class A driver's license and qualify to be insured by our auto insurance carrier. Additional driving eligibility requirements are listed in our Fleet Policy.