Flex Van Driver (North Bay, CA)

Driver Flex Position

We're expanding our operations in the Bay Area and seeking collaborative team members to help drive our mission forward. Our Driver Flex position is a dynamic role that combines warehouse operations and driving responsibilities. This position offers variety in your day-to-day work, allowing you to make a meaningful impact both in the warehouse and on the road serving our members.

We're hiring teammates who share our drive for excellence and commitment to building a more sustainable future. Your ability to think creatively and work effectively with others will be essential as we tackle challenges together. We foster an environment where growth opportunities align with our company's expansion, providing pathways for professional development. Join us in the Bay Area as we continue building something meaningful with lasting impact.

The warehouse is located in Rohnert Park, CA. This role combines driver and warehouse shifts for a 40-hour workweek, Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm - $24 per hour for driving and $22 per hour for warehouse work. Overtime is paid when driving hours exceed 8 hours in a single shift; overtime is not guaranteed. Tenure-based wage increases at five months ($1.00) and one year ($1.50)

Our Values

• Our Member is Our Hero. Our members are at the core of our company. Only by empowering them can we accomplish our vision.
• We Never Settle. We are relentlessly pursuing the exceptional and challenging the status quoalways making our service, experience, and company better.
• We Take Our Success Personally. We all have a stake in the success of Ridwell. You are empowered to make an impact.
• Purpose Drives Our Actions. Knowing why we are doing something enables us to focus on what is truly important.
• We Are Stronger Together. Every person is critical to our success. We need diverse perspectives to execute on creative solutions. By fostering collaboration and connection at every level, we can be phenomenal.

Job Duties

Driving Responsibilities:

• Safely operate Ridwell high-roof cargo vans throughout the Bay Area
• Complete assigned daily routes safely and efficiently, typically involving 125150 residential service stops
• Collect members' materials from designated bins at their homes
• Assist with completing remaining stops after finishing your assigned route
• Navigate routes effectively using the provided smartphone apps
• Maintain regular communication with our dedicated Driver Support team regarding route timing
• Manage loading and unloading of vehicles efficiently
• Deliver Ridwell bins and new member kits to members' homes
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with Ridwell members
• Work safely outdoors and in all weather conditions, various temperature extremes, including heat, cold, moisture, and wind

Warehouse Responsibilities:

• Sort and process materials carefully to maximize reuse and recycling potential
• Operate warehouse equipment including balers, pallet jacks, and straddle stackers, with on-the-job training provided as needed
• Prepare outbound shipments accurately
• Other duties assigned as necessary by management

Job Requirements:

• Ability to maintain consistent attendance - we count on each other to be here when scheduled so we can deliver excellent service as a team
• Must be 21 years or older with a valid CA driver's license for at least 3 years
• Ability to read and follow written or oral instructions in English
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach, and lift up to 49 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must own and be able to use a smartphone and Google or Apple maps
• Ability to communicate effectively digitally via text and email.
• Must pass a background and motor vehicle history check, and a pre-employment physical if offered the position.

$22.25 - $24.50 an hour

Benefits at Ridwell

We are committed to creating a supportive environment for our employees.

We offer the following:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental plans available with $0 monthly premium costs, with buy-up options available
• Voluntary Life and AD&D for self and spouse/domestic partner
• Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Sick leave
• Paid Holidays 9 paid days per year
• Paid parental leave
• Commuter Benefits for parking and/or transit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides 4 counseling sessions per incident for common challenges such as relationship, family issues, stress, anxiety, and other life challenges
• Employee Discount on Ridwell Membership

Individuals seeking employment at Ridwell are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.