NISH - Truck Driver

Goodwill of North Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off

25% employee discount

Health, dental and vision insurance

Complimentary uniforms

Access to free job skills training

Job summary

Goodwill of North Georgia is seeking a Truck Driver to operate a three-ton capacity truck and a courier van, transporting materials, equipment, and merchandise to designated destinations.

Responsibilities include timely delivery within two business days, adherence to traffic laws, vehicle inspections, load securing, and maintaining delivery records. A valid driver's license and strong safety awareness are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3+) years of experience driving commercial vehicles.
• Possess excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Driver must have knowledge of industry standards, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Must maintain a driver's license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Drive a truck with capacities under three tons and drive a courier van to transport materials, equipment, property and merchandise to and from specified destinations.
• Assist in delivery of all packages, property, and equipment to end-user within two (2) business days.
• Remain in compliance with traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures and laws.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment.
• Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
• Maintain records in accordance with regulations.
• Secure loads on each departure and document chain of custody transfers.
• Verify consignee details and obtain signatures.
• Leave end-user copies of delivery documents.
• Pick up returns within two business days.
• Transport hazardous materials, biological and radioactive packages, and select agents.
• Pick up excess or reserved property as required.
• Scan items prior to loading and at final destination.

Skills

Commercial driving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Join our team

At Goodwill of North Georgia, we make a positive impact on our community by using donations and sales from our 100+ locations to help local job seekers find meaningful work. Simply said, we put people to work. Join our team and work for an organization that will help you grow personally and professionally while giving you the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts are helping others reach their potential.

You can learn more about our 100+ stores, donation centers and career centers and how our mission helps local job seekers at goodwillng.org.

What we offer:

• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off for vacation and holidays
• 25% employee discount
• Health, dental and vision insurance for staff and their families
• Complimentary uniforms
• Access to free job skills training at Goodwill Career Centers

What you'll be doing

As a Truck Driver you will drive a truck with capacities under three tons and drive a courier van to transport materials, equipment, property and merchandise to and from specified destinations.

You will also be responsible for the following:

• Assist in delivery of all packages, property, and equipment to end-user within two (2) business days.
• Remain in compliance with traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures and laws.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment.
• Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
• Maintain records in accordance with regulations.
• Responsible for properly securing loads on each departure.
• Document and maintain an electronic chain of custody transfer by vendor tracking number, bar code number and delivery location.
• Verify name of the consignee by checking the CDC ID based and obtain the printed name, CDC user ID and signatures.
• Leave the end-users copies of the delivery document.
• Pick up returns within two (2) business days.
• Transport hazardous materials, biological and radio active packages, and select agents.
• Pick up all excess property within five (5) business days and transport excess to warehouse for storage.
• Pick up reserved property within three (3) business days.
• Pick up property, equipment, and materials from CIOs within five (5) business days upon notification.
• Scan item prior to placing on the truck for delivery and again at final destination.

Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3+) years of experience driving commercial vehicles
• Possess excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Driver must have knowledge of industry standards, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Must maintain a driver's license with a good driving record.

Location and Hours

3719 N. Peachtree Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Goodwill of North Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Goodwill to consider applicants based solely on qualifications and merit; without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.

This job opportunity operates under the guidelines of the AbilityOne Program and the Javis-Wagner-O'Day Act, providing the largest source of employment for people who are blind or have severe disability, including our disabled veterans and wounded warriors (www.abilityone.gov).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Goodwill is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.