Class A Truck Driver

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

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. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections in accordance with procedures. Documents inspection and reports 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 
• Works 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. 
• Adheres to Kaizen principles of workstation organization. 
• Assists in the loading and unloading of trucks/trailers at various locations. 
• Fuel vehicles as assigned, records fueling data on receipts and makes and submits copies in keeping with prescribed procedures.   
• Maintains communications with Dispatcher and report any unusual circumstances. 
• Drives to various locations as assigned and participates in the unloading and loading of truck as directed.  
• Delivers, moves, or transfers furniture, bins, and goods from location to location per direction and policy guidelines.  
• Assists warehouse staff, Driver Helper, Dispatchers, and others to prepare loads, prepare salvage, maintains documentation, and cleans warehouse. 
• Remains observant of security to identify theft and prevent damage to Goodwill property, including securing assigned vehicles, equipment & keys at the end of work shift. 
• Follows safety rules, ensures safe operating conditions are followed within area of responsibility, wear required personal protective equipment and clothing, keeping truck and loading areas clean and orderly. 
• Performs or assists with any assignments as required or directed. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Basic Qualifications of the Role:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.  
• Minimum one to two years experience in driving large class “A” vehicles. 
• Must have a current Commercial Driver’s License and clean DMV record. 
• Ability to properly load merchandise into the trucks, securing loads, and conduct a pre-trip inspection of the vehicles.
• Ability to operate a ten-speed manual transmission.  
• 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. 

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

No positions supervised. 

POSITION INFORMATION:

This position is a full time, non-exempt position eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance; 403(b) retirement plan; Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave. This position is employed by Goodwill Industries® of Sacramento Valley and Northern Nevada, Inc. 

WORK CONDITIONS/HAZARDS:

• 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. 

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to drive, stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must be able lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Work environment is usually hectic/fast paced with regular instances of critical or unusual situations.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. 

This job description does not cover all the activities, duties or responsibilities required of this role. Omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or related to the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice to accommodate the needs of the organization. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.