Truck Driver Route Job at Savers | Value Village in Bohemia

We are 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.

Job Title: Truck Driver Route
Pay Rate: $20.05 - $30.08

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.

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 Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a generous company matching provision 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 all Canada, Province, 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 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 a 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

Savers is an E-Verify employer.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.