Goodwill Industries of San Diego County is hiring: Truck Driver III (Commercial

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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.

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.

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.
• Safely and efficiently operates a tractor with a trailer of up to 53 feet.
  
  
  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education High School Degree or GED preferred.

Experience 6 months - 1 year experience driving a Class A tractor with up to a 53 foot trailer.

Computer Skills Basic computer skills and the ability to operate GPS tracking system preferred.

Certificates & Licenses Valid California Class A Driver’s license with air brake endorsement and driving record acceptable to Goodwill’s insurance company’s standards.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations

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