Primary Responsibility / Summary
Drives tractor/trailers and straight trucks as assigned to deliver and/or collect goods.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- 1.Regularly inspects vehicle and fills out daily inspection forms.
- 2.Complies with company safety procedures and Department of Motor Vehicles regulations. Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor.
- 3.Exchanges donation trailers.
- 4.Loads, secures and unloads goods.
- 5.Completes assigned route efficiently.
- 6.Ensures all related paperwork is filled out correctly.
- 7.Presents friendly, cooperative attitude; is well-groomed at all times.
- 8.Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Driving records must meet the requirements of company’s insurance carrier.
- 10.Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities
- 1.Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience
- 2-3 years of Class A driving experience.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Good communication skills with pleasant customer service attitude.
- Ability to work without supervision.
- Spanish / English bilingual preferred.
Other Qualifications
- Must pass forklift operator certification within 90 days of signing job description.
- Shift flexibility and overtime when needed.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Punctual and dependable attendance.
- Free from alcohol and drug abuse.
- Adheres to Goodwill’s values of Respect, Integrity, Service, & Excellence.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Valid CA Class A driver’s license.
- Valid medical certification card.
Other Educational Skills & Abilities
English Language Skills
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills
- Other software / systems –Vehicle Tracking System
Required Training
- New Hire Orientation
- Harassment Prevention (non-management)
Values-Based Work Environment Notice
Goodwill Southern California provides a values-based work environment for our employees. All individuals are expected to support and promote our values:
- We treat everyone with respect, compassion and inclusion, recognizing their contributions and differences.
- We conduct business with transparency, integrity and accountability.
- We serve, empower and advocate for our clients, community, business partners and each other.
- We pursue a vision of excellence and continuous improvement to better the lives of those we serve.
The above description is not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor is it intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, it is intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
Pre-Employment Testing
- DOT Drug Screen
- Background Check
- Employment Verification
