CDL Truck Driver - Class A - Platte River Warehouse

CDL Truck Driver - Class A - Platte River Warehouse

CDL/Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver (CDL Required). A great opportunity to utilize your driving experience, traveling anywhere within the Denver Metro area. Best of all, you'll like driving with us! All local driving, you'll be home every night!

Most loads are drop and hook with minimal handling.

Pay - $27.31 to $28.13 per hour DOE. This position is eligible for Daily Pay! Work today, get paid today! We've partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule. Full Time employees in our Retail, Sales/Operations, Commercial Contracts are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts 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. Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer

JOB SUMMARY:

The Driver, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) will travel using intercity routes to include local roads, interstates, and highways. The CDL Truck Driver is responsible for the transportation of goods utilizing a tractor-trailer combination. Due to the constant contact with internal and external customers it is essential that CDL Truck Drivers provide excellent customer service and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times displaying an "Attitude of Gratitude" in order to support the mission of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide excellent Customer Service with an "Attitude of Gratitude."
• Load/unload cargo and secure load as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).
• Keep accurate records of the amount and type of cargo being delivered as well as other CDOT logs.
• Conduct pre/post trip safety checks and inspections of both truck and trailer, reporting defects, and mechanical problems as necessary to the Transportation and Logistics Manager.
• Plan travel routes effectively to ensure safety and timeliness.
• Crosstrain in other departments/areas and act as back-up for other areas as required.
• Have the ability to stand-in for long haul operations as a short-term solution, while following FMCSA rules/guidelines for hours-of-service compliance.
• Flexibility to support Goodwill of Colorado transportation operations encompassing all retail support centers.
• Possess proficiency/familiarity with tire chain-up/down procedures when it is required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• A High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• A current and valid Commercial Drivers License with valid medical certification is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of CDL truck driving experience is preferred but not required.
• Must have an established safe driving record.

Other:

• Have an understanding of and closely follow the Department of Transportation rules and regulations.
• Able to read and follow maps.
• Able to lift up to 75lbs, use a dolly and pallet jack as required.
• Able to work a varied schedule that could include evenings, weekends, and holidays with overtime as necessary.
• Able to communicate effectively with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.
• A valid CDL endorsement is required*.
• 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:

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

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 391 Driver, CDL Dept Number: Varies Ops

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

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

PUSHING/PULLING - FREQUENTLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY

At Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

Below Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

TWISTING - FREQUENTLY

BENDING - FREQUENTLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASIONALLY

SQUAT - OCCASIONALLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASIONALLY

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - FREQUENTLY

STANDING - FREQUENTLY

SITTING - CONTINUOUSLY