Route Driver

Description

Northwest Center’s iconic Big Blue Truck division is looking for a Driver to join our team!

In this position, you will conduct bin service and maintenance on your designated routes, assist with store delivery services, and perform general warehouse functions. This is a highly active role where you will be in and out of the truck and supporting multiple functions for the team. A perfect opportunity for someone who likes some variety in their day!

Our team of Drivers are the face of our organization and provide information to the public about Northwest Center’s mission and the positive impact their donations have on the services we provide. The BBT prides itself on having a team mentality where staff collaborate and work together towards a common goal. If you are looking for a new opportunity to put your talents to great use, we can't wait to meet you! 

Location: Spokane, WA

Schedule:Tuesday - Saturday; 5 am - 1:30 pm 

Starting Wage Range: $20.29 - $24.79 per hour

Additional Compensation: $1,000 Hiring Bonus (Two payments, split, $500 after 30 days of employment, $500 after 90 days of employment) 

Benefits: 

• Competitive and affordable Medical (including hearing & hardware coverage!), Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually 
• 7 Paid Holidays + 1 Day of Floating Holiday; 3 Floating Holiday days annually after one year
• Parental Leave & Paid Compassion Leave
• Retirement 401(K) with a company match
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
• Mental Wellness Program, including six free therapy sessions per year
• Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program
• Physical Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25/month
• Student Loan Contribution Program - $50/month
• Pet Insurance Discount Program

Requirements:

• Valid Washington State Driver's License 
• One (1) year of prior box truck driving experience 
• Clean five (5) year driving record 
• Knowledge of traffic laws and demonstrated safe driving 
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Ability to lift goods weighing 50lbs consistently, and on occasion up to 70lbs 
• Familiarity with primary roads and neighborhoods of the Spokane area is a plus 

Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at View email address on jobs.jobvite.com.    

At Northwest Center, we do not just accept diversity and inclusion — we celebrate it, support it, live it, and flourish in it to benefit our employees, the community, and our clientele. We believe that our strength lies within our diversity and the forward motion toward a day when people of all abilities can learn and work together.

We believe that curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and improving decision-making, planning, resource allocation, and how we treat others. Our goal is to create and implement more equitable practices, policies, and culture. To be equitable means to value and respect individuals from all cultural backgrounds, genders, races, identities, and abilities. Northwest Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans’ status.