Class A Driver: Weekend Availability & Tractor/Trailer Ops

Goodwill Of Silicon Valley; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,962,240 - 91,693,056; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of Silicon Valley is seeking a Full-Time Transport Driver to operate Class A tractors and trailers at the Main Plant in San Jose, CA. You will move and load donations, perform safety checks, and complete paperwork.

Qualified candidates hold a California Class A license with a good driving record, and a medical certificate is required. Weekend availability is needed; compensation is $30.00–$32.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Valid California Class A driver’s license and good driving record; proof of safe vehicle operations required.
• Medical certificate required.
• Minimum 24 months of Class A driving experience.
• Minimum 24 months experience driving Tractor/Trailer trucks, including ability to adjust trailer brakes and check wheel hubs for oil.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of general arithmetic (adding/subtracting).
• Proficiency in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Operate class A tractor according to Federal and State DOT guidelines, including pulling single 28’ trailers, 53’ trailers, 48’ trailers, and double 28’ trailers.
• Operate roll‑off truck to haul compactor receiving bins and 40‑yard bins when necessary.
• Move trailers; safely drive tractor and trailer, placing and/or exchanging trailers at donation sites, stores, and Headquarters as scheduled or needed.
• Operate Bobtail truck for miscellaneous runs based on business needs.
• Accurately complete trip sheets, inspection sheets, manifests, and other related paperwork.
• Secure and handle goods by loading and off‑loading materials and preparing load for transport.
• Perform daily safety operational checklist prior to leaving terminal.
• Monitor truck conditions and performance during operations and report all problems immediately.
• Perform minor repairs as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness inside and outside of truck.
• Instruct new and learning Class A drivers in operational procedures and provide supervisor with assessments.
• Perform all duties of a Tractor/Trailer truck driver as scheduled by the Transportation Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Be available to work weekends.

Skills

Hand-eye-foot coordination

English language proficiency

Flexible schedule

Team cooperation

Tools

Pallet jack

Dolly

Forklift (certified)

Electric walkie stacker

Job description

Goodwill of Silicon Valley is seeking a Full-Time Transport Driver to operate Class A tractors and trailers at the Main Plant in San Jose, CA. You will move and load donations, perform safety checks, and complete paperwork.

Qualified candidates hold a California Class A license with a good driving record, and a medical certificate is required. Weekend availability is needed; compensation is $30.00–$32.00 per hour.