Driver CDL Class A Certified

GESMV; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley seeks a CDL Class A driver to pick up and transport donated items to processing sites and stores. You will operate both manual and automatic trucks, load and unload donations, and maintain accurate logs and delivery records.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, following routes, and delivering with a courteous customer focus. The role requires adherence to agency policies and local regulations, with potential for varied schedules.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class A license and Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• HS diploma or GED required.
• Insurable driving record (2-year history; 4 points or less).

Responsibilities

• Picks up donations of furniture, appliances and goods at various locations.
• Loads and sorts materials on trailer and straight trucks.
• Drives straight truck to donation sites and unloads safely.
• Maintains a cheerful disposition when serving customers.
• Maintains donation records and daily mileage/fuel reports.
• Follows trailer care instructions and posts signs as needed.
• Ensures logs and paperwork are completed legibly and timely.
• Maintains safety and housekeeping of premises.
• Delivers to Goodwill Store per schedule.
• Assists with loading/unloading at dock.
• Keeps driving records and mileage reports up to date.
• Maintains safety equipment and restraints.
• Operates equipment safely and addresses safety concerns.
• Adheres to traffic regulations and agency rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must operate both manual and automatic vehicles.
• Complies with all policies and safety standards.

Skills

Load/Unload Trucks

Route Planning

Education

CDL Class A

HS 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.