Class A Truck Driver

Goodwill Industries

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.

• 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.

• High School Graduate.

• Minimum five 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 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.

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.