Straight Truck Driver

Goodwill Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Omaha is seeking a Straight Truck Driver to transport material between Goodwill locations using straight trucks in a safe and efficient manner. The role requires maintaining logs, performing pre/post-trip inspections, and upholding Goodwill's standards on the road.

The position is full-time and based at the Retail Operations Center near 72nd & F. A valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability are required; forklift certification is a plus for operations teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience driving straight truck preferred.
• Driver's License required.
• Must be insurable.

Responsibilities

• Transport loads to and from designated locations in a timely fashion.
• Load and unload trucks at assigned locations.
• Ensure trucks are kept clean and safe at all times.
• Maintain records, logs and inspection reports.
• Drive with courtesy to others and positively represent Goodwill to the public.
• Safely and efficiently operate forklift as required.
• Responsible for supervising Dock Workers when they accompany driver on route.
• Comply with all Department of Transportation guidelines and Goodwill policies & procedures.
• Meet or exceed the attendance expectations for this position.
• Actively maintain a safe, healthy, and positive environment that promotes the physical and emotional well-being of employees, customers, and participants.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Knowledge of metropolitan area streets

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Department: Retail Operations

Work Location: Retail Operations Center- 72nd & F

Employment Status: Full-Time

Pay Range: $17.75

Job Summary

The Straight Truck Driver will transport material to and from Goodwill locations using straight trucks in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Transport loads to and from designated locations in a timely fashion
• Load and unload trucks at assigned locations
• Ensure trucks are kept clean and safe at all times
• Maintain records, logs and inspection reports
• Drive with courtesy to others and positively represent Goodwill to the public
• Safely and efficiently operate Forklift as required
• Responsible for supervising Dock Workers when they accompany driver on route
• Comply with all Department of Transportation guidelines and Goodwill policies & procedures
• Meet or exceed the attendance expectations for this position
• Actively maintain a safe, healthy, and positive environment that promotes the physical and emotional well-being of employees, customers, and participants
• Other duties as assigned

Individual Development & Interpersonal Skills

• Personally participate in ongoing professional growth, education and development as well as supporting others in their efforts to develop.
• Maintains good working relationship with supervisor, co-workers and trainees.
• Must be able to communicate with the public.
• Works with other employees as part of a team and must communicate effectively.

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Educate customers and the community about the mission and vision of the organization.
• Demonstrate the Goodwill core values through actions and words.

Qualification Requirements

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.

Education And/Or Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience driving straight truck preferred
• Driver's License required
• Must be insurable

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Forklift certification

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must have knowledge of metropolitan area streets and locations.
• Maintain a good driving record that meets our Insurance Company's Guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Heavy

Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

High

Frequently exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise fumes, dust, etc.)