Driver CDL Class A Certified

Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services. We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team.

Summary

Drives vehicle to transport donated materials from collection to processing, to point of sale.

Accepts merchandise donations according to procedure in manual.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Picks up donations of furniture, appliances and household goods at various locations.

2. Loads and sorts materials on trailer and straight trucks according to instructions.

3. Driving straight truck to various donation sites and able to unload in a safe and efficient manner.

4. Must be able to maintain a cheerful and pleasant disposition when serving customers.

5. Maintain records of donations, provides daily reports on trailer and straight truck condition.

6. Follow instruction on care of trailer and posting of signs as needed.

7. Ensure all proper agency specific logs and paperwork are completed legibly and submitted in a timely manner.

8. Maintains premises in compliance with agency safety and housekeeping practices.

9. Shows promptness and punctuality while making Goodwill Store deliveries according to delivery schedule.

10. Helps unload or load trucks at dock.

11. Maintains driving and truck records, including maintenance and mileage reports. Keeps truck equipped with first aid kit and fire extinguisher.

12. Maintains safety equipment and restraints according to policy; must be able to maintain high safety standards.

13. Operates equipment in a safe manner while identifying and correcting any outstanding safety concerns.

14. Adhere to local and state traffic regulations.

15. Comply with Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley rules and regulation.

16. Other duties as assigned.

17. Must be able to drive a manual and automatic vehicles

18. Comply with all Agency policies, procedures and safety standards throughout work areas and maintain same to meet CARF, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Helper, if assigned.

Education Requirements

• Must have a valid CDL License Class A and current Medical Examiner's Certificate. Driving record of the past 2 years must be insurable. (4 points or less).
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Experience Requirements

• Must have actual driving experience for at least 1-1/2 ton van type truck with acceptable driving record.
• Able to maintain daily reports of mileage, fuel usage and similar trip documents.

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.

Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.

Employee must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider. If at any time the employee is unable to maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to GESMV’s liability insurance provider, they must immediately notify Human Resources.

Skills & Abilities

1. Able to load and unload trucks of merchandise including clothing, household goods, furniture and appliances.

2. Able to follow map to route efficiently.

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations.