Local Route Driver

Donate This Recycle That; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused recycling organization is seeking driven individuals for a full-time driver position. Candidates should possess excellent customer service skills and a strong work ethic. Responsibilities include operating a large box truck, managing donation collections, and ensuring efficient service. Applicants must be over 25 and have at least two years of driving experience. Join us in giving back to the community while working in a structured, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 25 years of age.
• 2+ years driving a box truck or like vehicle.
• Must possess valid state driver’s license.
• Must meet Department of Transportation medical requirements by passing a DOT physical.
• Applicant's Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet company insurability requirements.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Capable of bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling and climbing stairs frequently.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a large box truck.
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service to all donors and customers.
• Build safe and efficient truckloads of donations using company operational standards.
• Maintain clean and orderly donation sites and routes.

Skills

Customer service skills

Driving skills

Education

High School Degree, GED or equivalent work experience

Job description

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Collection Manager/Store Manager

Job overview:

Looking for motivated, results-oriented drivers that maintain a passion for excellence, strong work ethic and appreciate a structured, fast paced environment. One must also possess a focus on people with great customer service skills, and a passion and pride about serving and giving back to one’s community.

Full time, first shift, fixed schedule with limited weekend work.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Possess the ability to drive and operate a large box truck
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service to all donors and customers
• Build safe and efficient truckloads of donations using company operational standards
• Help build, sustain, maintain donation box sites and routes for donation collections
• Assist in the future development of routes, donation box and trailer site placements
• Maintain clean and orderly donation sites and routes based on company operational protocols and standards
• Work safely and efficiently in loading and unloading trucks and trailers
• Possess the ability to regularly work in the heat, the cold and in wet weather conditions

Qualifications:

• Must be 25 years of age.
• 2+ years driving a box truck or like vehicle
• Must possess valid state driver’s license.
• Must meet Department of Transportation medical requirements by passing a DOT physical.
• Applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet company insurability requirements.
• Applicant must be willing to submit to a background check and hair follicle drug screen.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Capable of bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling and climbing stairs and in and out of a truck frequently.

Education and Experience:

• High School Degree, GED or equivalent work experiences.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer