Straight Truck Driver I - Colorado Springs Warehouse

Straight Truck Driver I - Colorado Springs Warehouse

Come join our incredible Goodwill of Colorado team!

Goodwill is now a Proud Partner with DailyPay! Full Time employees in retail are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan must be 18 years of age to participate. Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.

The Driver I, Straight Truck will operate vehicles necessary in order to support the mission of the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Operate trucks on varied assignments and shifts, such as home pick-ups, ADC (Attended Donation Centers) runs, store deliveries, and other miscellaneous transportation requirements.
• Maintain cellular phone/radio contact with the Home Pick-up Service office when on route.
• Check and maintain the driver maintenance of the vehicle assigned. Report any deficiencies to vehicle maintenance. Maintain fuel and oil consumption records as required by Goodwill directives.
• When assigned house call pick-ups, complete and issue donation receipts to each donor.
• When assigned store deliveries, ensure that all material is handled properly and maintain established delivery schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Two (2) years of truck driving experience with a safe driving record.
• Ability to use two (2) wheel dolly.
• Ability to read and follow maps/GPS.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Overtime or travel requirement; occasional overtime; work varied schedule to include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, management staff, and peers.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to work with persons with disabled and disadvantaged conditions.
• Must have strong work ethic, be a self-starter, problem-solver, and team player.
• Ability to understand and follow all Goodwill safety standards and guidelines, and to read, comprehend, and follow Goodwill Employee Handbook, departmental manuals, and all numbered or supplemental policies.
• The incumbent will be required and must have the ability to drive for company business*.

*Per auto vehicle insurance carrier requirements: For applicants/employees to qualify for inclusion on the Goodwill driver insurance schedule, for purpose of driving Goodwill fleet vehicles, or for purpose of receiving company mileage reimbursement they must be at least:

• 19 years of age (not engaged in passenger transportation),
• 25 70 years of age for all passenger transportation services,
• 21 years of age for CDL.

Applicants/employee will be required to undergo a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and background check; applicants/employees must disclose all moving traffic violations or vehicle crashes (within the last five (5) years)(Note: not all violations are a disqualification for employment and each case will be reviewed by the insurance carrier); must have valid Colorado State driver license; must also be able to operate company vehicle, and adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws governing vehicle operation.

Applicants/employees using their personal vehicle for company business (receiving company mileage reimbursement), must have valid vehicle insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle must be in roadworthy condition.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses. Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: View phone number on click.appcast.io or We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Candidates offered this position will be required to successfully complete pre-employment screening, which could include: a background check, drug test, reference check, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, and/or MVR (if applicable, based on position). In addition, certain positions will require repeated screening processes, and your employment with Goodwill of Colorado will remain contingent upon the results of any continued screening processes.