About Us
Are you looking for meaningful work and want to make a difference? Joining the Goodwill team could be a great fit for you! At Goodwill we live and breathe our Core Values of Creativity, Credibility, and Collaboration. We are a mission-integrated organization that is funded by resalable goods. Last year alone, we were able to keep 10 million pounds of donated goods from hitting our landfills. Through the reselling of donated items, we can provide job readiness training and employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment.
Overview
POSITION SUMMARY: Operates a truck, van, roll-off or combination tractor/trailer, depending on position, primarily to deliver or pick up merchandise/donations from donation centers, Goodwill stores/facilities, businesses or private residences.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions Statement:
Safeguards all donations and company property from damage and theft. Treats all donations and company property with respect and care. Assists donors when present and necessary.
Reads maps, operates navigational tools (Teletrac/GPS) and follows written and verbal geographic directions.
Maintains records such as Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRS) and daily Trip Sheets according to all State and Federal laws and company procedures.
Provides basic direction and redirection if assigned a Truck Helper.
Safely operates/drives 20-26 foot bobtail trucks, completing all daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on assigned vehicles, immediately reporting any supply needs, equipment needs/issues and any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to Dispatch or a Transportation Management member.
Safely and efficiently loads and unloads truck, vehicles, containers and trailers. Loads and unloads vehicles by hand or with the use of a hand truck, lift gate and/or pallet jack.
Maintains communication with Dispatch, calling at each stop and at scheduled times throughout the day. Appropriately uses and responds to Teletrac messages.
Safely and efficiently pads, stacks, and secures items in position on the truck to prevent damage during transit.
Abides by all safety procedures and policies at all times. Reports any safety concerns immediately to on-site management or immediate supervisor.
Performs other miscellaneous duties as directed or assigned.
Completes donation pick-ups in the community.
Accepts donations according to company guidelines set forth in the Truck Driver and Truck Helper Training Manual. This includes providing excellent customer service to donors, politely greeting all donors, safely and respectfully moving and loading all donations, accurately completing donation receipts, politely refusing or referring donors to other locations (only when necessary), and thanking each donor for every donation.
Qualifications
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Education: High School Degree or GED preferred.
Experience: 6 months industrial vehicle driving experience required, one year preferred.
Computer Skills: Basic computer skills and the ability to operate GPS tracking system preferred.
Certificates & Licenses: Valid California Driver’s License, (Class C) with driving record acceptable to Goodwill’s insurance company’s standards.
Salary : $22 - $24
