Truck Driver II (CDL)

Goodwill Industries of Hawaii; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Hawaii, Inc. is seeking a Truck Driver II (CDL) to transport donations and materials across Oahu. The role requires operating a GVW 26,001+ lb truck, loading/unloading with a dolly, and maintaining logs per state and federal rules. A valid CDL, DOT medical card, and 21+ are required.

Core duties include safe vehicle operation, load securement, daily inspections, and coordinating with dispatch to meet pickup and delivery schedules in a retail collection environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information to customers, clients, and other employees.

Responsibilities

• Safe vehicle operations and crew safety at all times.
• Drive to destination and assist with donations receipts when needed.
• Load and unload with hand truck or dolly; operate lift gate safely.
• Coordinate load movements with truck helper and crew.
• Maintain truck log and daily inspection reports.
• Maintain contact with dispatcher for instructions.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year related experience or training

Job description

Truck Driver II (CDL)

21 days ago Requisition ID: 4296

Salary Range: $25.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Goodwill Industries Hawaii, Inc.

Job Description

Job Title: Truck Driver II (CDL)

Division: Retail Operations

Department: Collection

Reports To: Logistics Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reviewed By: Human Resources

SUMMARY

Drives a GVW truck weighing 26,001 pounds or more to transport materials to and from specified destinations, drive the Roll-off truck to transport trash in the compactor, and open-tops containers to and from the waste disposal sites, and performs the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Responsible for safe vehicle operations, driving, and crew safety at all times.
• Drives truck to destination. If needed, prepares donations receipts at house pick-ups or miscellaneous deliveries.
• Identifies unusable material (UM) and advises donors of alternative means for pick up.
• Loads and unloads vehicle by using a hand truck or dolly.
• Responsible for safely operating the lift gate when up-loading and down-loading cargo.
• Coordinates load movements with the truck helper and other crew.
• Loads vehicle, distributes weight evenly, forms compact load, organizes assorted donations and effectively utilizes space.
• Positions pads, stacks and secures items on truck to prevent damage to goods and positions blocks and ties rope around items to secure cargo during transit.
• Completes and maintains truck log, according to state and federal regulations.
• Completes and maintains vehicle maintenance sheets by performing daily inspections of vehicle, equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water. Reports any unsafe conditions immediately to the department supervisor.
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with dispatcher or lead person to receive delivery/collections instructions.
• Observes vehicle operations policy including state and federal regulations.
• Is knowledgeable and familiar with streets and locations on the island of Oahu.
• In case of an emergency, notifies the office by radio immediately. Required to follow all company policies and procedures for handling emergencies while maintaining safety procedures at all times.
• Operates other lift trucks and vehicles as required, if certified.
• Keeps outside areas clean and neat. Organizes all assorted donations, metals, furniture, and bins.
• Conducts work in a safe and responsible manner, utilizing protective clothing (i.e. gloves, support belt) and/or equipment (i.e. hand truck, dolly) when appropriate. Complies with all safety standards.
• Responsible for awareness of and adherence to all company and safety policies and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to present information to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must have excellent customer service skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to read map coordinates and follow instructions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a valid driver's license (type 4). Must have a traffic abstract that meets company guidelines, pass a DOT physical, functional capacity exam, and be at least 21 years of age. Must retain HDL and DOT medical card on their person at all time when working.

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; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift up to 50lbs and maneuver wheeled containers weighing up to 300 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and 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 is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Regular Attendance is a requirement of this position. Core work hours are between 7:30 am-4:00 pm, Monday-Sunday, to include holidays, to meet the needs of a retail operation. Travel is not required.