Job description

Class A Truck Driver

At Goodwill Industries® Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada, Inc. (Goodwill) you’ll hear us say “because of Goodwill” a lot. Often it means, “because of Goodwill I got a hand up” or “because of Goodwill I have a chance.” Our organization is built on a rich history of finding the hidden value and possibility in people and donated goods alike since 1933. Today, we continue to innovate the social enterprise of our founders and lead with our mission to utilize Goodwill resources to help people with disadvantages achieve self-sufficiency in everything we do. This mission is expressed through our retail stores and collection sites which create an accessible shopping experience for all, an environmentally conscious alternative to the landfill, and an employment platform for 2,700 people annually. We go beyond creating jobs alone and provide essential resources to our Family of Nonprofits and regional community partners serving over 350,000 people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness, veterans, seniors, opportunity youth and children in need every year. That’s over 900,000 life-changing services including job training, emergency shelter for families, resource and referral information, meals, youth advocacy, and mental health counseling. Over 95% of total revenues are dedicated giving back to the communities we serve.

Under the supervision of the Transportation Manager, the Truck Driver is responsible for transporting, loading, and unloading merchandise to stores, Donation Express centers, Donation trailers and plant headquarters.

Responsibilities:

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections in accordance with procedures. Document inspection and report the need for repairs to Transportation Manager or designee.
• Ensures trucks are loaded with supplies necessary to complete daily assignments. Such as: empty blue, yellow, and green totes
• Work from policies, standards, and instructions, vehicle inspection lists, driver logs and other similar documentation, submitting required reports at the end of each shift.
• Must maintain an insurable driving record, reporting ALL traffic violations (both work & non-work related) to the Transportation Manager.
• Adheres to all assigned work schedules including policies and procedures regarding breaks, punctuality and attendance.
• Adhere to Kaizen principles of workstation organization.
• Assists in the loading and unloading of trucks/trailers at various locations.
• Fuel vehicles as assigned, record fueling data on receipts and make and submit copies in keeping with prescribed procedures.
• Maintain communications with Dispatcher and report any unusual circumstances.
• Drive to various locations as assigned and participate in the unloading and loading of truck as directed.
• Deliver, move, or transfer furniture, bins, and goods from location to location per direction and policy guidelines.
• Assist warehouse staff, Driver Helper, Dispatchers, and others to prepare loads, prepare salvage, maintain documentation, and clean warehouse.
• Remain observant of security to identify theft and prevent damage to Goodwill property, including securing assigned vehicles, equipment & keys at the end of work shift.
• Follow safety rules, ensure safe operating conditions are followed within area of responsibility, wear required personal protective equipment and clothing, keeping truck and loading areas clean and orderly.
• Operation of Bobtail trucks by Class B drivers.

Incidental Functions:

• Perform or assist with any assignments as required or directed.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Valid California Commercial Class A or B Driver License.
• Must be able to operate a 10 speed manual transmission
• Three to five years’ experience in driving medium to large commercial vehicles.
• Will consider recent truck driving school graduate.
• Must have a current Driver’s License, clean DMV record and show no DUIs.
• Ability to properly load merchandise into the trucks, securing loads, and conduct a
• Pre-trip inspection of the vehicles.

• Ability to read and utilize maps.
• Ability to assist Truck Driver Helper in cleaning of the vehicles.
• Must be able to recognize any unsafe condition of the vehicles and other problems related to the job.
• Ability to communicate, read, and write English
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Must meet qualitative and quantitative performance standards as established by the company.
• Must pass drug screening and criminal background check.
• Must not present a direct threat of safety and health to self, others or property.
• No record or disclosure of criminal conviction that indicates a tendency toward theft, violence, dishonesty, deceit, drug use, moral turpitude or predatory behavior in conflict with the functions listed within this job description.
• Must immediately inform Supervisor of any arrests and/or convictions that occur while employed at Goodwill.
• Must provide proof of identification and eligibility to work in the United States.
• Able to perform the duties of the job description with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be customer service focused.

Position Information:

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Compensation: $25.00 per hour
• Must be able to shift a 10 Speed.
• Limited hazards due to lifting, pulling, and pushing merchandise by self or others.
• Requires a high level of adaptability and flexibility.
• Work environment usually hectic (fast paced) with frequent short deadlines and regular instances of critical or unusual situations.
• Field of work includes unloading / loading dock and production area.
• Must be able to life 50 lbs. or more.

Offers of employment may be contingent on satisfactory results of a criminal history background check and drug test.

This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA).

Goodwill Industries® of Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical/physical/mental condition, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical condition, age, marital status, veteran status or history of incarceration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Trucking driver type:

• Company driver

Trucking home time:

• Home daily

Trucking route:

• Local

Experience:

• Driving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)

Work Location: One location

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