CDL Truck Driver - Class A

CDL Truck Driver

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.

The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

The CDL Truck Driver operates commercial vehicles transferring donation containers and/or processed goods in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential functions and responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Drive commercial vehicles to designated locations including, but not limited to, inner city traffic.
• Drive and maintain company vehicles in a safe, efficient manner.
• Transport donation containers from attended donation centers (ADC) to Goodwill locations.
• Transport processed goods to outlying stores.
• Transport waste to transfer station.
• Pick up special donations and deliver goods as requested.
• Adhere to Seattle Goodwill and DOT rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Perform the functions of production worker when needed.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position requirements (qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)

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 Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent but not required
• Must be at least 21 years of age to meet intra/interstate CDL driving rules.
• 2 year's CDL driving experience or be a graduate of a State Certified and Licensed truck driving school
• Ability to read, write and speak English. Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills.
• Ability to properly operate in-cab computer system for vehicle tracking and electronic logs.
• Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
• Must have knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

• Current Washington State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) class A
• Must meet or exceed the medical standards of the US Department of Transportation(DOT):

1. Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and alcohol test

• Proof of insurance with good record
• Must have a valid MVR (motor vehicle registration)

Computer/Technology Skills:

• Ability to use a mobile phone
• Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job

Physical Abilities:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required sit or stand for long periods of time, communicate with other employees by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 30-40 pounds and to operate a Goodwill commercial vehicle. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Maintain reliable attendance.

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities:

• Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting
• Problem solving
• Internal/external customer service skills
• Prioritization
• Attention to detail
• Time management and multi-tasking

Work Environment: Indoor/outdoor working environment, temperature varies, exposure to dust.

Work Hours:

Ability to work 5 consecutive days/ 8 hour shift, starting at 3:30am depending on the assigned shift. (40 hour work week)

Everyone Is Welcome:

When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.

Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?

• A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• 100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)
• Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan
• Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program
• Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time
• Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mentorship Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Job Training

EEO Statement: Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate.