CDL Truck Driver (Box and Tractor Trailer)

Planet Aid•Elkridge, MD

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Planet Aid is a nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used textiles to protect the environment and support sustainable development in impoverished communities around the world. They are seeking a full-time Driver to transport materials from host locations to Planet Aid Business Units. The driver will service provided sites and routes, collecting bagged and loose clothes and shoes from bins, and maintaining the cleanliness of the sites. The role also involves shuttling trailers between satellite units in the region and supporting the team as needed.

Requirements

High School Degree/equivalent or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of 3 years of commercial large-truck driving experience with at least 1 year of experience driving Tractor Trailers.
CDL Class A License Required.
Ability to obtain DOT Medical Card.
Knowledge of FMCSA Guidelines and the ability to communicate per FMCSA.
An insurance accepted driving record.

Nice To Haves

Good customer service and ability to communicate verbally with customers in a professional manner.
Adhere to and enforce all safety procedures.
Exhibit good customer service skills and be able to communicate verbally with customers in a professional manner.
Lift and toss bags weighing up to 50 pounds and push items up to 300 lbs.
Must be prepared and flexible to perform associated and related job functions that are not specifically identified in this job description.
There may occasionally be the opportunity for multi-day runs but this is a primarily local position.

Responsibilities

Driving trucks of multiple sizes including 26-foot box trucks and tractor-trailers.
Complying with Federal, State, and Local laws and guidelines.
Servicing the donation bins designated on a route daily.
Emptying donation bins, cleaning, and collecting rubbish disposed in and around the bins.
Loading donated materials into the truck in a safe and efficient manner.
Shuttling trailers between business units in the region (same-day) and swapping carts of donations on a daily basis.
Communicating with management any problem or safety preoccupation.
Performing associated and related job functions that are not specifically identified in this job description.