CDL-A DRIVER

Goodwill Southeast Georgia; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Southeast Georgia is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver to safely deliver or pick up merchandise from donation centers, Goodwill stores and businesses. You will perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections, secure loads, and communicate with site staff during routes.

This role requires a CDL, DOT compliance, forklift certification, and a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends to support our network of stores and donation centers.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED preferred with at least 6 months of truck driving experience (1 year preferred).
• CDL Class A to operate straight truck, jockey truck, and tractor-trailers, with driving record acceptable to insurance standards.
• Able to pass the DOT Drug Screen and DOT Physical.
• Forklift Certification (Equipment training and certification provided).
• Must read operating and safety instructions.
• Flexible schedule (evenings & weekends when required).

Responsibilities

• Safely operates a Class A CDL Truck to deliver or pick up merchandise from donation centers, Goodwill stores/facilities, or businesses.
• Maintain vehicle logs, daily truck inspection, and load details per laws and procedures.
• Provide basic supervision for truck helper, if applicable.
• Report mechanical problems and delays.
• Load/unload merchandise using equipment like pallet jacks or forklifts.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections daily.
• Communicate with site staff on arrival and completion of tasks.
• Ensure safety procedures and policies are followed.

Skills

CDL Class A

Truck Driving Experience

DOT Drug Screen & DOT Physical

Read operating & safety instructions

Flexible schedule

Education

GED preferred

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Overview

Safely operates a Class A CDL Truck to primarily deliver or pick up merchandise from donation centers, Goodwill stores/facilities, or businesses.

Essential Functions and Major Responsibilities

1. Safeguards company property, including donated goods. Immediately reports any incidents of theft or unauthorized possession of company property to immediate supervisor and/or Asset Prevention.
2. Maintains records such as vehicle logs, daily truck inspection, and load details according to all State and Federal laws and company procedures.
3. Provides basic supervision for assigned truck helper, if applicable.
4. Reports any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
5. Reports delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to immediate supervisor.
6. Loads and unloads trucks, vehicles, containers and trailers. Loads and unloads vehicles using available equipment such as a pallet jack, hand truck, or forklift. Forklift training and certification will be provided by Goodwill.
7. Operates jockey truck as assigned.
8. Provides 30-minute notice to site staff when in route to a destination.
9. Communicates with the manager on duty when arriving and leaving a site, completing documentation as required.
10. Maintains appropriate communication with Warehouse Leads and Transportation Manager.
11. Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections on their assigned vehicle daily. Inspecting truck equipment and supplies (such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water). Reports any concerns to transportation or warehouse management team member immediately.
12. Uses company provided phone and headset to communicate Goodwill business during operating hours.
13. Pads, stacks, and secures items in position on the truck to prevent damage during transit.
14. Use good interpersonal skills such as courtesy, respect, sensitivity, politeness and thoughtfulness when interacting with Goodwill staff and public.
15. Abides by all Goodwill's established policies and procedures.
16. Adhere to all safety procedures and wear all safety equipment that is required for the specific task.
17. Accomplishes retail and organization mission by completing related assignments as needed.

Qualifications and Special Skills Required

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred with at least 6 months of Truck Driving experience required (one year preferred) or any job-related experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities to be able to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Class A CDL to operate straight truck, jockey truck, and tractor-trailers, with driving record acceptable to Goodwill’s insurance company’s standards.
• Able to pass the DOT Drug Screen and DOT Physical.
• Forklift Certification (Equipment training and certification are provided).
• Must be able to read operating and safety instructions.
• Must have a flexible schedule (can work evenings and weekends when required).