Driver- Box Truck- Springfield, CO. 81073

The Wild Animal Sanctuary•Springfield, CO

54d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Wild Animal Sanctuary is searching for a FULL-TIME Truck Driver, under 26,001 pound vehicle. This opportunity is a permanent position with health benefits after 60 days and good pay. Class B license preferred, but not mandatory. Specifically, we are seeking an individual who is a dedicated, diligent, and motivated team player; who will serve as a representative of the Refuge and drive to multiple locations stores 4 days a week to pick up and deliver supplies for the animals. The Refuge has one full-time truck driving position that requires good inner-city and highway drivers that can lift and maneuver heavy 55 gallon barrels (weighing 100 to 300 pounds) of food in an out of the trucks on a regular basis. These drivers run specific routes Monday through Saturday (4 - 10-13 hour days) and go to dozens of locations/stores picking up surplus food. They require someone with good driving skills, able to drive manual transmissions, and move heavy barrels each day. Weekly maintenance checks on trucks are also part of the job, and maintaining shipping receipts, as well as entering data into the computer are part of the job.

Requirements

Possess a valid Colorado driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record
Solid understanding of driving/hauling/loading/unloading
Knowledgeable with heavy equipment and general maintenance
Ability to liaise with other departments to achieve a common goal
Flexible to driving long distances as needed
Log/Record any data mandated
Able to work inside, outside, and LIFT UP TO 75 - 300 POUNDS REGULARLY
Self-motivated, productive, and results-oriented
Keeping an organized and tidy workspace
Flexible, ability to adapt to change and shifting priorities and to work simultaneously on a variety of complex projects
Teamwork orientated with ability to work independently
Patient, a good listener, and a heart for animals
Desire to learn, grow, and be coached
Contribute to a positive culture

Nice To Haves

Heavy haul experience (is a plus but no a requirement)

Responsibilities

Working with Refuge staff and volunteers - as well as outside venders in a positive manner
Maintaining a strict schedule of pick up locations and delivery back to Refuge
Proactively communicating information accurately.
Anticipating and attending to truck maintenance needs
Maintaining paperwork and database information in a professional and efficient manner
Handling heavy 55 gallon barrels of food in and out of the truck (may weigh 75 to 300 pounds)
Properly securing loads and maintaining equipment
Act as a liaison between the Refuge and Walmart Staff
Cleaning trucks and managing fuel use
Daily paperwork and weekly computer reports
All assignments require employees to maintain a clean, safe and well maintained Refer-truck - which the Sanctuary owns and operates.