CDL Driver (No nights and weekends) - Birmingham

What's In It For You!

• Be home every night!
• Employee discounts
• Growth opportunities
• Help others through our charity partners
• Save the environment
• So much more!

Why We Will Love You

• You can work independently
• You are at least 21 years old and ready to join our team
• You have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record? Fantastic!
• You have experience behind the wheel of a box truck? Even more fantastic!
• You have great time management skills to ensure each route is completed on time
• You know how to get the job done!
• You can represent the company well when interacting with donors

What Does a Driver/Helper Do Anyway?

• Safely maneuver a 24-foor box truck through residential streets and tight locations
• Complete pre-trip and post trip inspections
• Receive donations from donors at home pickups or box locations
• Return to the store and unload all the donations
• Sort, stack and process donations by category
• Safely transport materials to and from work area using hand trucks, pallet jacks, other lifting devices and/or employee assistance
• Share information about our charity partners and our mission with our donors

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work

Our donations team works together to take great care of items provided by our donors and provide excellent treasures for our customers. Whether we are collecting items at our store donation sites or at home pickups, we combine our passion for donors and community service in all that we do.


Why You Will Love Us: Our Mission, Vision and Values

Mission
To Give Back! By...

• Positively impacting the environment and the communities we serve
• Providing values that meet our customer's needs and wants
• Reducing millions of pounds of waste each year
• Supporting local charities
• Creating jobs

Vision

To be the Thrift Brand of Choice in the Southeast and online by offering The Best in value, variety & selection, and convenience for our customers and donors.

Values

• Real: I am genuine and approachable. What you see if what you get.
• Heart: I care. I listen with kindness and act with courage.
• Own: I take initiative, ask for help and follow through.
• Solve: I dig in, fix what matters, and move things forward.
• Grow: I meet challenges with optimism knowing I will win or learn.

Position Title: Over the Road CDL-A Driver

Department: Transportation

Reports to: Transportation Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Purpose and Objectives


Combine your passion for driving with the opportunity to be home most nights while making a positive impact in the community! We are seeking an Over the Road, Class A CDL Driver who not only has a strong work ethic but also excels in customer service. Our CDL Drivers handle both local routes and OTR trips within the Southeastern states, with most weekends spent at home.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Operate commercial motor vehicles safely and efficiently in various environments, including urban, suburban, rural areas, and confined spaces, under all weather conditions to transport freight.
• Ensure compliance with company policies as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
• Receive, understand, and verify dispatch instructions.
• Prioritize the safe operation of equipment and ensure the timely delivery of shipments.
• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain accurate truck logs in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Primarily work early morning hours with occasional late evening shifts.
• Strictly adhere to DOT hours of service rules and regulations.
• Execute drop and hook trailer swaps at donation trailer sites.
• Complete drop and hook trailer swaps at retail store locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Experience operating similar type equipment minimum 3 years of experience.
• No major accidents in the last 3 years.
• No DUI/DWI in the last 3 years.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a current DOT Physical.
• Must currently have or obtain double endorsement
• Must have or obtain double endorsement.
• Must be at least 23 years or older.
• Successful completion of background check, motor vehicle check, and drug screen.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Competencies


Never- 0%, Occasionally- 1-33%, Frequently- 34-66%, Continuously- 67-100%

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally - Carrying up to 50 lbs., pushing and pulling up to 25 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently - Twisting, turning, and bending to inspect the vehicle, secure cargo, or handle emergencies.
• Continuously - Sitting for extended periods while maintaining focus during long-haul driving.
• Continuously - Extended periods of sitting, possibly in a confined space, with limited movement. Ability to manage fatigue and maintain alertness over long shifts.

Other:

• Mostly regular hours, occasionally working evenings, weekend and holiday hours as needed.

Other duties as assigned: Please note that this job description may not cover every duty or responsibility that might arise in the course of employment. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned, which may not be explicitly stated in this document. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The duties and responsibilities outlined here are intended to provide an overview of the primary functions of the role, but they may change as the needs of the organization evolve.


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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.