Truck Driver

Job Description

Job Description

| Job Title: Local Non-CDL Truck Driver (Full-Time)
| Department: Production | Reports To: Donor Solutions Lead
| Revision Date: 09/05/2024  | FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: The Truck Driver transports furniture and other donations in the local region while prioritizing safety, customer service, and efficiency. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Check vehicles to ensure they are mechanically sound and road safe. Check emergency equipment and supplies to make sure they are stocked and functional. 

·        Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.

·        Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.

·        Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.

·        Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.

·        Deliver excellent customer service to safely receive, secure, and transport donations. Provide donation receipts and other helpful resources to customers.

·        Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.

·        Communicate with supervisors, other drivers and the broader team to proactively identify and resolve issues.

·        Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.

·        Read and interpret maps and GPS to determine vehicle routes.

·        Load and unload trucks or help others with loading and unloading; safely employ material handling equipment for appropriate tasks.

·        Receive donated items at the store, sort and supply Production Associates with raw materials to meet daily production goals.

·        Other duties as assigned by store management

COMPETENCIES

• Customer service
• Problem resolution
• Organization
• Oral communication
• Speed and accuracy
• Operation of heavy machinery

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum Experience: 3 years of non-CDL truck driving.

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.

• Regularly required to stand/walk
• Regularly required to communicate verbally
• Regularly required to operate heavy machinery
• Regularly required to lift up to 75 lbs. or team lift up to 150 lbs.
• Adequate vision for warehousing and fleet logistics

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The Truck Driver works in warehousing, transitory, and outdoor environments with fluctuating temperatures, precipitation, and noise levels.