Truck Driver Route Job at Savers | Value Village in Union
Savers | Value Village, Union, NJ, United States, 07083
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Description
Job Title: Truck Driver Route
Pay Rate: $20.05 - $30.08
Savers Benefits
Geographic & job eligibility rules may apply
Healthcare Plans
Comprehensive coverage (medical/dental/vision) at a reasonable cost
Specialized health programs – Improve wellness (quit smoking, counseling, diabetes management, chronic joint pain)
Paid Time Off
Sick Pay
Vacation Pay - Approximately 1-2 weeks
6 paid holidays plus 1 to 2 additional floating holidays
Team member discounts
Up to 50% off store merchandise
Flexible spending accounts
Use pre-tax dollars for eligible health and day care expenses
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A whole suite of free tools and resources to manage life’s challenges and maintain a healthy work-life balance
Retirement Plan
A 401k plan with generous company matching contributions to assist you in saving for a secure financial future.
Life insurance
Company provided peace of mind and the option to purchase a supplemental plan
Additional Benefits
Performance Merit Increases
Who We Are
As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature.
We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations.
What You Can Expect
- The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness.
- To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
- An investment in the career path interests of our people.
What You Get
Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one.
In-house expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives.
Benefits Offerings Including
- Bundled health plans such as medical, Rx, dental and vision
- Company-paid life insurance for extra protection and peace of mind
- Programs to stop smoking, diabetes management coaching, and on demand care options.
- A 401k plan with generous company matching contributions to assist you in saving for a secure financial future.
- Paid time off from work for leisure or other hobbies.
- A range of mental health services to assist you in managing daily life.
Essential Job Functions
- Safely maneuver and operate a 16’-18’ box truck through residential streets and tight spaces
- Complete daily residential routes picking up clothing, small furniture and other household items
- Understand local streets and complete routes and any other assigned stops efficiently
- Understand how to use and follow GPS directions
- Complete all required daily paperwork including vehicle inspection, delivery reports and maintenance forms
- Assist other drivers with workload when needed
- Responsible for ensuring that trucks are clean, swept and ready for use at the start of another shift
- Checks vehicles to ensure proper safety and work conditions are in compliance with Savers policies and State laws
- Employment is conditional on receiving a DOT Medical Card, passing a pre-employment drug screen as well as having a Motor Vehicle Report without any violations or accidents within the last three years
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You Have
- Working knowledge of the assigned metro areas
- Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, state and Savers safety regulations and requirements
- Demonstrate professional interpersonal relationship skills
- Demonstrated strong customer service skills
- Demonstrate skills showing initiative, personal responsibility, and accountability
- Must have prior driving experience, excellent knowledge of the roads in assigned area
- Strong working knowledge of managing two-way communications and operating GPS tools
- Demonstrated organization skills
- Demonstrated customer service skills
- Ability to operate a 16’-18’ box truck independently
- Ability to complete a high volume of stops daily
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
- Ability to multi-task several incoming and outgoing truck loads at any one given time
- Ability to create drivers logs and reports
- Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Ability to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.
- Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines with flexibility, and multi-task with minimal direction
- Ability to be detailed-oriented
- Must have valid driver’s license
Minimum Required Education, Training And Experience
- 2-3 years’ experience driving a 16’-18’ box truck preferred
- 3-5 years clean driving record
Physical Requirements
- Ability to consistently/daily lift up to 70 lbs
- Ability to pull or push a pallet jack
- Ability to stand frequently throughout the day
- Ability to climb in and out of a truck frequently as job dictates
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Travel: Related to position only within geographical area and essential functions or other areas as assigned
Work Type/Location: Varies on geographic area of role
Savers is an E-Verify employer
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.