CDL Truck Driver - Class A - Platte River Warehouse

Goodwill of Colorado•Englewood, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position offers a great opportunity to utilize your driving experience, traveling anywhere within the Denver Metro area. All local driving means you'll be home every night. The shift is typically 7 am to 3:30 pm but may vary according to business needs. Most loads are drop and hook with minimal handling. 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.

Requirements

A current and valid Commercial Drivers License with valid medical certification is required.
Must have an established safe driving record.
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.
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 (receiving company mileage reimbursement), must have valid vehicle insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle must be in roadworthy condition.

Nice To Haves

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 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.

Benefits

Daily Pay (voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule)
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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer