Driver - Murfreesboro, TN

America's Thrift Stores•Murfreesboro, TN

2d•$18

About The Position

America’s Thrift is seeking Box Truck Drivers for its route collection program. The position combines driving with community service, collecting donations and supporting charity partners. Drivers operate a 24- to 26-foot box truck on local residential routes, work alongside a Driver Helper, and help keep reusable goods out of landfills. The role requires safe vehicle operation, physical handling and organization of donations, and courteous service to donors and customers. Drivers work flexible schedules and must follow DOT-regulated driving hours.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Must have strong navigation skills.
Must be available for flexible hours, including days Monday through Sunday, while adhering to DOT-regulated driving hours.
Must adapt to daily schedule changes to ensure donor and box routes are completed as planned.
Must successfully complete a background check, motor vehicle check, and drug screen.
Must be able to sit for extended periods while operating a box truck and maintain alertness and focus throughout routes.
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 donations, and use material-handling equipment.
Must 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, identify hazards, and perform inspections.
Must be able to perform repetitive loading, unloading, sorting, stacking, and transport tasks 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, 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 alertness, coordination, and stamina.

Nice To Haves

Experience driving a 24- to 26-foot box truck.
Enjoys working independently and as part of a team.
Dependable, safety-focused, and committed to excellent customer service.

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 applicable regulations.
Safely navigate and operate a 24- to 26-foot box truck through residential streets and confined spaces.
Provide outstanding customer service to customers and donors and maintain a courteous, respectful, and friendly demeanor.
Communicate with the supervisor about changes in donor requests and route updates.
Collaborate with the Driver Helper to safely 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 donations by category in a safe, organized manner according to company standards.
Safely operate compactors and large trash receptacles when required.
Follow safety protocols and properly wear and maintain required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Perform other duties as assigned by management.