Driver (2636)

GOODWILL SOUTH FLORIDA • Miami, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves driving a straight truck or tractor-trailer combination to transport donated goods to and from Goodwill collection sites and stores. The driver is responsible for operating the vehicle safely and efficiently, reporting any vehicle problems or defects, and transporting and delivering goods according to schedule. Key duties include loading and unloading merchandise at Attended Donation Centers, stores, and other locations. The role requires strict compliance with DOT standards and regulations, maintaining a good driving record, and ensuring positive customer relations through timely service and professional conduct. Additionally, the driver must complete and submit a daily trip manifest upon returning to the dispatch office.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of straight truck or tractor-trailer driving experience and training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Work under specific instructions.
• Knowledge of Miami-Dade County roadways and areas is necessary.
• A Current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.
• Ryder Driver Certification.
• Must pass the DOT physical certification and be updated every two years.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Must be able to perform basic calculations.
• Organized, Dependable, and takes pride in the job.
• Responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Observe safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
• Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments, and commits to long work hours when necessary to reach goals.
• Completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Maintains high standards of ethical conduct, exhibits honesty and integrity, and refrains from theft-related, dishonest, or unethical behavior.
• Works with integrity and maintains confidentiality.
• Treats people with respect, keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity and ethics, and upholds organizational values.

Nice To Haves

• A high school diploma or a GED is preferred.
• Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate the straight truck or tractor-trailer unit safely and efficiently.
• Report any vehicle problems or defects.
• Transport and deliver goods per schedule.
• Load and unload merchandise as needed at Attended Donation Centers, stores, and other locations.
• Comply with the DOT standards and regulations.
• Maintain a good driving record.
• Ensure good customer relations by consistently servicing Attended Donation Centers on time and acting courteously and professionally.
• Complete and submit the daily trip manifest upon returning to the dispatch office.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees