Driver - Murfreesboro, TN

America's Thrift Stores•Murfreesboro, TN

1d•$18

About The Position

America’s Thrift is seeking a box truck Driver for its route collection program. The role combines driving with community service by collecting clothing, small furniture, and other household items from residential donors, donation boxes, and designated sites. Drivers safely operate a 24- to 26-foot box truck, provide courteous service to donors and customers, and coordinate with a Driver Helper to load, unload, and process donations. The position involves indoor and outdoor work, physical material handling, and adherence to applicable driving regulations and safety procedures.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have strong navigation skills.
Must be available to work flexible hours, including days Monday through Sunday, while adhering to DOT-regulated driving hours.
Must adapt to daily schedule changes to complete donor and box routes as planned.
Must successfully complete a background check, motor vehicle check, and drug screen.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Must be able to sit for extended periods and maintain alertness while safely operating a 24- to 26-foot box truck.
Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds, independently or with assistance as appropriate.
Must be able to push and pull loads weighing up to 70 pounds, including donations and material-handling equipment.
Must be able to frequently bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, turn, and reach while handling donations.
Must be able to repeatedly enter and exit the truck cab and cargo area, climb steps, and maintain balance.
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods while completing pickups and processing donations.
Must have sufficient hand and finger dexterity to operate vehicle controls, secure cargo, handle donated items, and use material-handling equipment.
Must be able to safely handle donations of varying sizes, shapes, weights, and conditions.
Must have adequate vision, hearing, and depth perception to operate a commercial-sized vehicle, navigate traffic and confined areas, identify hazards, and perform inspections.
Must be able to perform repetitive loading, unloading, sorting, stacking, and transporting movements throughout the workday.
Must be able to work indoors and outdoors and tolerate varying weather and environmental conditions.
Must be able to work around moving vehicles, loading areas, donation sites, compactors, large trash receptacles, and other operational equipment while following safety procedures.
Must be able to wear and properly use required PPE.
Must be physically capable of performing assigned duties for extended shifts while maintaining the alertness, coordination, and stamina necessary for safe driving and material handling.
Louisiana employees must possess and maintain a valid Louisiana Class D Chauffeur’s License when required for the operation of applicable company vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Experience driving a box truck.
Strong time management skills to complete routes on time.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to represent the company well when interacting with donors.

Responsibilities

Complete daily residential routes to collect clothing, small furniture, and other household items from donors, donation boxes, and designated sites.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip truck inspections and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Safely navigate and operate a 24- to 26-foot box truck on residential streets and in confined spaces.
Provide outstanding customer service to customers and donors, maintaining a courteous, respectful, and friendly demeanor.
Communicate with the supervisor to accommodate changes in donor requests.
Collaborate with the Driver Helper to load and unload materials from vehicles, pallets, carts, racks, and shelves.
Transport materials to and from storage or work sites using hand trucks, pallet jacks, or other lifting devices, with assistance when needed.
Sort, stack, and process incoming donations by category in a safe, organized manner and follow company standards during unloading.
Safely operate compactors and large trash receptacles when required.
Follow safety protocols and properly wear and maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Perform other duties as assigned by management.