CDL Driver (Full Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Goodwill Industries of Hawaii, Inc.

Job Title: CDL Driver (Full Time)

At Goodwill, we do more than provide jobs — we create pathways to opportunity and dignity through the power of work. Our mission-driven culture sets us apart, and every role directly supports individuals in achieving self-sufficiency and success. When you join Goodwill, you're not just building a career — you're changing lives.

So, join the Goodwill Hawaii family and help strengthen our community, one job at a time!

SUMMARY  

The CDL Driver (Full Time) is responsible for operating a GVW truck (26,001 lbs or more) to transport donated goods, trash, and materials to and from designated locations, including waste disposal sites. The CDL Driver (Full Time) ensures safe vehicle operation, loads and secures cargo properly, and maintains accurate driving and vehicle maintenance logs in compliance with state and federal regulations. Additionally, the CDL Driver (Full Time) works closely with crew members, follows safety procedures, and represents the organization professionally while navigating routes across Oahu.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  include the following. 

• Driving a GVW truck weighing 26,001 pounds or more
• Greets donors in a friendly, courteous and timely manner. 
• Assists donors with the unloading of donations, provides a receipt and thanks all donors for supporting Goodwill.
• Directs donor vehicular traffic when necessary
• Assists in donation tracking and record keeping
• Identifies acceptable and unacceptable donation items
• Serves as company ambassador and explains the Goodwill Mission in the community by providing general information about Goodwill’s Mission, Services and Programs
• Responsible for regular communication with the Retail Store Manager and/or Donation Attendant Supervisor.
• Adheres to company uniform and appearance standards and maintains a professional image at all times.
• Complies with safety standards and follows operating procedures when utilizing equipment, tools & machinery. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

• Must have a valid driver's license (type 4).  
• Must have a traffic abstract that meets company guidelines, pass a DOT physical, functional capacity exam, and be at least 21 years of age.  
• Must retain HDL and DOT medical card on their person at all time when working.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees are regularly required to:

• stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
• reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  
• frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• occasionally maneuver wheeled containers weighing up to 300 pounds
• utilize close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Goodwill Hawaii is committed to fully complying with all Equal Opportunity Employment and Affirmative Action laws and regulations.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. We also foster a drug-free work environment.