Driver CDL Class A Certified

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley in Dayton, OH seeks a dedicated CDL A Driver to transport donations and maintain accurate records. You will drive a straight truck, load and unload merchandise, and ensure safety and on-time deliveries to donation sites and stores.

The role requires a valid CDL Class A, a clean driving record, and the ability to pass background checks. A high school diploma or GED is preferred and you must be able to drive both manual and automatic vehicles.

Qualifications

• Ability to load and unload trucks with merchandise including clothing, furniture, and appliances.
• Ability to follow map and route efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Picks up donations of furniture, appliances and household goods at various locations.
• Loads and sorts materials on trailer and straight trucks according to instructions.
• Drives straight truck to donation sites and unloads safely and efficiently.
• Maintains cheerful disposition when serving customers.
• Maintains donation records and daily mileage/fuel reports.
• Follows safety policies and keeps logs up to date.
• Complies with local/state traffic regulations and agency rules.
• Delivers to Goodwill stores according to schedule.
• Assists with loading/unloading at docks.
• Keeps truck and equipment in good condition with required safety gear.

Skills

Loading/unloading

Route planning

Education

CDL Class A

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Drives vehicle to transport donated materials from collection to processing, to point of sale.

Accepts merchandise donations according to procedure in manual.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Picks up donations of furniture, appliances and household goods at various locations.

2. Loads and sorts materials on trailer and straight trucks according to instructions.

3. Driving straight truck to various donation sites and able to unload in a safe and efficient manner.

4. Must be able to maintain a cheerful and pleasant disposition when serving customers.

5. Maintain records of donations, provides daily reports on trailer and straight truck condition.

6. Follow instruction on care of trailer and posting of signs as needed.

7. Ensure all proper agency specific logs and paperwork are completed legibly and submitted in a timely manner.

8. Maintains premises in compliance with agency safety and housekeeping practices.

9. Shows promptness and punctuality while making Goodwill Store deliveries according to delivery schedule.

10. Helps unload or load trucks at dock.

11. Maintains driving and truck records, including maintenance and mileage reports. Keeps truck equipped with first aid kit and fire extinguisher.

12. Maintains safety equipment and restraints according to policy; must be able to maintain high safety standards.

13. Operates equipment in a safe manner while identifying and correcting any outstanding safety concerns.

14. Adhere to local and state traffic regulations.

15. Comply with Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley rules and regulation.

16. Other duties as assigned.

17. Must be able to drive a manual and automatic vehicles

18. Comply with all Agency policies, procedures and safety standards throughout work areas and maintain same to meet CARF, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Helper, if assigned.

Education Requirements

• Must have a valid CDL License Class A and current Medical Examiner's Certificate. Driving record of the past 2 years must be insurable. (4 points or less).
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Experience Requirements

• Must have actual driving experience for at least 1‑1/2 ton van type truck with acceptable driving record.
• Able to maintain daily reports of mileage, fuel usage and similar trip documents.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.

Employee must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider. If at any time the employee is unable to maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to GESMV’s liability insurance provider, they must immediately notify Human Resources.

Skills & Abilities

1. Able to load and unload trucks of merchandise including clothing, household goods, furniture and appliances.

2. Able to follow map to route efficiently.

Physical Demands

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.