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Savers | Value Village

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.

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