CDL Class A Driver - Kearney Warehouse (OTR)

Goodwill of Colorado•Denver, CO

11h•$28•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a great opportunity to utilize your driving experience, with winter driving experience being a must. The Driver, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Over-the-Road (OTR) 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.

Requirements

A current and valid Commercial Drivers License (without restrictions) with valid medical certification is required.
Must have an established safe driving record.
Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
Able to use mobile apps, ELDs, and onboard communication systems.
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.
Respond appropriately to accidents, breakdowns, or roadside emergencies, following Goodwill accident reporting procedures.
Able to communicate effectively with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.
The incumbent will be required and must have the ability to drive for company business.
Must be at least 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).
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 must have valid vehicle insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle must be in roadworthy condition.
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).

Nice To Haves

Winter driving experience is a must.
A High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
A minimum of two (2) years of CDL truck driving experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

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 maintaining other CDOT/Goodwill logs and driver documentation.
Compliantly meet delivery schedules while accurately completing Hours of Service (HOS) driving status logs using Electronic Location Devices (ELD).
Conduct pre/post trip driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR) of both truck and trailer, reporting any and all defects and mechanical problems as necessary to the Transportation and Logistics Manager.
Plan travel routes effectively, giving proper consideration to road, weather, and traffic conditions.
Crosstrain in other departments/areas and act as back-up for other areas as required.
Have the ability to operate equipment while following FMCSA rules/guidelines for hours-of-service compliance (no more than 11 hours driving, 14 hours on duty within a 24-hour period).
Must have a strong understanding of FMSCA/CDOT regulations and safety standards.
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.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Long Term Disability
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Flexible Spending Accounts
Several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings
Paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave.
Daily Pay