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Job Title: CDL Truck Driver
About the Position
The CDL Truck Driver operates commercial vehicles transferring donation containers and/or processed goods in a safe and efficient manner.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- Drive commercial vehicles to designated locations including, but not limited to, inner city traffic.
- Drive and maintain company vehicles in a safe, efficient manner.
- Transport donation containers from attended donation centers (ADC) to Goodwill locations.
- Transport processed goods to outlying stores.
- Transport waste to transfer station.
- Pick up special donations and deliver goods as requested.
- Adhere to Seattle Goodwill and DOT rules and regulations.
- Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
- Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
- Perform the functions of production worker when needed.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements (Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)
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 and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent but not required
- Must be at least 21 years of age to meet intra/interstate CDL driving rules.
- 2 year’s CDL driving experience or be a graduate of a State Certified and Licensed truck driving school
- Ability to read, write and speak English. Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills.
- Ability to properly operate in-cab computer system for vehicle tracking and electronic logs.
- Must have knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service.
Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:
- Current Washington State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) class A
- Must meet or exceed the medical standards of the US Department of Transportation(DOT):
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and alcohol test
- Must have a valid MVR (motor vehicle registration)
Computer/Technology Skills:
- Ability to use a mobile phone
- Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job
Physical Abilities
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required sit or stand for long periods of time, communicate with other employees by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 30-40 pounds and to operate a Goodwill commercial vehicle. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Maintain reliable attendance.
Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities:
- Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting
- Problem solving
- Internal/external customer service skills
- Prioritization
- Attention to detail
- Time management and multi-tasking
Work Environment:Indoor/outdoor working environment, temperature varies, exposure to dust.
Work Hours:
Ability to work flexible hours in order to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
Must be available for around-the-clock trips to accommodate freight movements and be may be gone for extended periods of time.Must be available for work at all times in
General Description of All Benefits
Evergreen Goodwill provides the following benefits to employees:
https://evergreengoodwill.org/evergreen-goodwill-employee-benefits
- 20% employee shopping discount at all retail and outlet locations
- Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental and vision for full-time employees who work 30 hours or more per week
- Vacation pay – based on job role and tenure
- Sick time pay – based on accruals and Seattle Paid Sick/Safe Time
- 9 paid holidays per year (includes floating holidays)
- Voluntary insurance plans for full-time employees who work 30 hours or more per week
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) full-time employees who work 30 hours or more per week
- Basic AD&D and Basic Life Insurance for full-time employees who work 30 hours or more per week
- Long Term Disability insurance for exempt (salaried full-time employees)
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee loan program – for critical needs such as rent, electric bill, etc.
- Educational loan program
- Some job roles are eligible for bonuses
- Jury duty and bereavement pay
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Goodwill believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor Goodwill to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the Goodwill.
Other details
- Job Family Transportation
- Job Function Hourly
- Pay Type Hourly
- Hiring Rate $35.00
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