Box Truck Driver

Heart Of Texas Goodwill Industries; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries is seeking a dependable driver to operate standard and manual box trucks, transporting donations and merchandise to and from retail centers and the regional plant. You will select routes, perform daily vehicle inspections, and maintain vehicle cleanliness to support daily operations.

The role requires a valid Texas driver's license, ability to read instructions, basic math skills, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License or higher.
• Ability to read and follow simple written and oral instructions.
• Basic math skills including money, weight, volume, and distance.
• Must pass a drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate standard and manual box trucks for donations, merchandise, and materials to and from retail centers, the regional plant, and vendor locations.
• Select routing for service and collection of donated items.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections and report in SAMSARA.
• Load and off-load production and merchandise for stores, plant, and vendors; transport trash as needed.

Skills

Driver's License

Motor Vehicle Report

Safety Compliance

Reading Instructions

Basic Math

Teamwork

Background Check

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet Jacks

Dollies

Hand Trucks

Job description

Job Summary

Operates standard and manual box trucks to transport materials, merchandise, and donations to and from retail centers, the regional plant, and vendor locations in support of Goodwill's daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Vehicle Operation & Routing
  • Select routing for retail center service and collection of donated items.
  • Operate vehicle in a safe and lawful manner at all times.
  • Complete daily vehicle inspection report in SAMSARA.
  • Maintain cleanliness and general upkeep of assigned vehicle.
• Pickup, Loading & Transport
  • Complete all scheduled pickups daily.
  • Load and off-load production and merchandise for stores, plant, and vendors.
  • Collect and transport trash as needed.
  • Pick up and drop off donation trailers as directed.
• Equipment & Safety
  • Demonstrate proper use of dollies, forklifts, hand trucks, and other tools as needed.
  • Utilize appropriate safety techniques for lifting, carrying, and transporting goods, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and carts.
• Communication & Coordination
  • Confirm load drop-offs and receipts with Store Manager or ASM.
  • Assist with outlet duties, mail pickup, and taking company vehicles in for service as assigned.

Supervisory Duties

None.

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• All individuals must pass a drug screen.
• A criminal background check is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and pass a motor vehicle report.
• Must be willing to accept instructions and carry them out with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work and cooperate with others.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License or higher.
• Ability to read and follow simple written and oral instructions.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using units of money, weight, volume, and distance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to operate box trucks and manual vehicles safely.
• Skill in using material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies, hand trucks).
• Ability to solve practical problems and adapt to varied situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to communicate effectively with store personnel and team members.

Core Competencies

• Safe Vehicle Operation
• Route Planning
• Material Handling
• Team Communication

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly use hands to handle, feel, and operate controls; talk and hear.
• Frequently stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently sit, climb, or balance.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
• Maintain close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision with the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to fumes and airborne particles including dust, animal hair, and lint.
• Noise level ranges from moderate to very loud.

Discrimination Reports

It is the policy of Heart of Texas Goodwill to ensure equal employment opportunity in accordance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines. Employment discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), national origin, disability, age (40 years old or more), genetic information, military status, or veteran status is illegal. Any employee who believes they have been discriminated against may file a complaint with the Compliance Officer.

Point of Contact:Compliance Officer | 1700 S New Road, Waco TX 76711 | 254-753-7337 ext. 450 | [e-mail]