Truck Helper

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

PURPOSE: To assist truck driver with daily tasks and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Tasks:

• Assist driver to inspect vehicle prior to leaving the facility.
• Assist driver with radio communication while vehicle is in motion
• Provide assistance while driver maneuvers truck to park, back up, or other at all times.
• Remain focused and alert to all street signs, pedestrians, and other road hazards.
• Report all property damage immediately and complete written accident reports and proceed as instructed by the dispatcher.
• Follow all directives of driver, dispatcher and management.
• Load, secure and unload donated goods, in a safe manner.
• Work cooperatively as a team with driver to prevent bodily and property injury
• Assist driver to verify and complete all issued pick-up tickets.
• Conduct self in a safe manner, report all work-related injuries immediately.
• Present a friendly, cooperative attitude to donors and general public at all times.
• Perform other duties assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Before the start of the shift verify that you have the following: Steel toe boots and gloves

• Perform warm-up stretches before starting your regular duties daily.
• Verify that your truck has the proper working equipment such as: hand truck, piano dolly, ropes, safety-wheel chock.
• If there are any deliveries on the truck, make sure that they are complete; they are securely and safely tied down.
• All drivers and helpers must always wear seatbelts when inside the truck; not doing so will result in immediate disciplinary action, NO EXCEPTIONS.
• In any abnormal parking situation check in with the dispatcher for approval and make sure you are maintaining a safe working environment.
• When you are at a delivery or donation pick up, always practice proper lifting techniques when loading and unloading items to and from the truck. Use proper safety techniques and procedures at all times.
• You must take your lunch and breaks on time before returning to base. You are entitled to take a 15 minute break after 2 hours from your starting time; you are entitled to take a 30 minute lunch after 4-5 hours from your starting time; you are entitled to a second break 6 hours after your starting time.
• You must follow the safety procedure of NOT going through any donations, NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Upon arrival to base, open gate and guide driver as he backs up tuck to the dock.
• Safety ramp must be placed between the truck and dock before you commence unloading. Proper safety technique must be used when unloading.
• Assist driver in verifying all the safety equipment of the truck is still in usable condition and ready to be used the following day before the end of the shift.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS:

• Requires ability to rapidly and constantly lift large and heavy items and to repeatedly load and unload large furniture throughout shift.
• Stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis.
• Must be able to lift minimum of 50lbs without assistance and push and pull up to 100lbs.
• Regular and on-time attendance is critical; hours occasionally exceed 40 hours per week.

Full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision and 403b options. The Society covers 90% of the cost for medical, vision, and HMO dental benefits

SVDPLA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance