Tractor Trailer Driver - Full Time - GOC

Description

Position starts at $24.00 with annual merit increases and production bonuses. All team members are eligible for a variety of career development and skill training classes at no cost and can enjoy a generous team member discount. Full time team members are also eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance along with paid time off.

SUMMARY 

Operates a tractor trailer and on occasion operate a straight truck with capacity of less than thirteen tons to transport donated materials to and from specified destinations by performing the following duties. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES are listed below in order of importance, from most important to least important.

Inspects contents of drop and hook trailers to ensure they are properly loaded and secured prior to moving them to or from GOC.

Coordinates with the Transportation & Logistics Supervisor and Store Management regarding daily store deliveries.

Drives tractor to stores and switches existing drop and hook trailer with new one.

Replaces overflow trailers at stores and ADC’s with new trailers. 

Loads bins, gaylords and other items into truck, distributing weight evenly, forming a compact load and securing materials during transit.

Drives truck to destinations and collection sites and drops off and/or picks up materials.  

Maintains a truck log indicating arrival and departure times.

Removes donated items and trash from collection sites to maintain the site in a clean and orderly condition.

Unloads merchandise from trucks and donation centers and moves to designated area.

Inspects truck equipment and supplies in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) pre-trip requirements.

Reports truck malfunctions or problems to the Director, Transportation & Logistics and ensures that mechanical issues are corrected prior to driving.

Reports known or suspected security and/or theft problems to the Director, Transportation & Logistics or other member of management.

Obeys and follows applicable traffic laws.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Empties trash bins and transports to disposal area.

Works cooperatively with the rehabilitation staff to provide guidance to persons served assigned to the work area.

Performs other job-related tasks as assigned by the Transportation & Logistics Supervisor.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following competencies defined for a Leader within Goodwill’s Leadership Competency Model and in alignment with our Core Values and Strategic Vision:

Mission & Community Oriented: 

• Commitment to Goodwill’s Mission and Core Values - Actions are in line with Goodwill’s Mission and Core Values
• Commitment to Inclusion - Works well with people that look and think differently 
• Community and Service Driven - Wants to help others and make a difference in the community

People Oriented:  

• Relationship-Building Skills - Builds relationships and works well with others
• Communication Skills - Listens to understand and answers appropriately
• Commitment to Development - Completes required training and looks to grow on the job

Results Oriented: 

• Commitment to Quality Results - Tries hard to meet goals and give outstanding customer service
• Business Acumen - Makes good choices
• Stewardship - Takes care of Company property 

Personal Development Oriented:

• Emotional Maturity - Thinks about how their actions make other people feel and acts appropriately
• Integrity - Can be counted on and be trusted
• Capacity for Change - Open to new ideas and ways of doing things

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. Also listed below are the physical demands that must be met by the team member and the work environment characteristics that the team member will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

No formal education required. One years' experience as a combination tractor trailer driver or successful completion of tractor trailer school.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver's License (Class A; CDL) and a safe driving record (as determined by the Agency's insurance carrier).