Driver - Murfreesboro, TN

America's Thrift Stores•Murfreesboro, TN

About The Position

America’s Thrift is seeking a Box Truck Driver for its route collection program in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The role combines driving with community service and requires a strong work ethic and excellent customer service. The driver completes residential collection routes, collecting clothing, small furniture, and other household donations from donors, donation boxes, and designated sites. The position also includes vehicle inspections, safe operation of a 24- to 26-foot box truck, donor and public interactions, and assisting with the sorting and handling of incoming donations. The driver works with a Driver Helper to load and unload items and uses material-handling equipment as needed. The role requires adherence to transportation and workplace safety rules, including wearing required personal protective equipment. Work may take place indoors and outdoors and involve varying weather and operational conditions. The posting lists flexible scheduling and also advertises Monday–Friday day-shift schedules among the benefits.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Strong navigation skills.
Availability to work flexible hours, including days Monday through Sunday, while complying with DOT-regulated driving hours.
Adaptability to daily schedules to ensure donor and box routes are completed as planned.
Successful completion of a background check, motor vehicle check, and drug screen.
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Louisiana-only: Candidates employed in Louisiana must possess and maintain a valid Louisiana Class D Chauffeur’s License for applicable company vehicles.
Ability to sit for extended periods while safely operating a box truck and maintaining alertness and focus.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds, independently or with appropriate assistance.
Ability to push and pull loads weighing up to 70 pounds, including donations and material-handling equipment.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, turn, and reach while handling donations.
Ability to repeatedly enter and exit the truck cab and cargo area, climb steps, and maintain balance.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while completing pickups and processing donations.
Sufficient hand and finger dexterity to operate vehicle controls, secure cargo, handle donations, and use material-handling equipment.
Ability to safely handle donations of varying sizes, shapes, weights, and conditions.
Adequate vision, hearing, and depth perception to operate a commercial-sized vehicle, navigate, identify hazards, and perform inspections.
Ability to perform repetitive physical movements associated with loading, unloading, sorting, stacking, and transporting donated goods.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors and tolerate varying environmental and weather conditions.
Ability to work around moving vehicles, loading areas, donation sites, compactors, trash receptacles, and other operational equipment while following safety procedures.
Ability to properly wear and use required personal protective equipment.
Physical capability to perform assigned duties for extended shifts while maintaining the alertness, coordination, and stamina necessary for safe vehicle operation and material handling.

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 comply 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.
Communicate with the supervisor about changes to donor requests.
Maintain a courteous, respectful, and friendly demeanor when interacting with the public.
Work 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 incoming donations by category in a safe and organized manner, following company standards during unloading.
Safely operate compactors and large trash receptacles when required.
Follow safety protocols and properly wear and maintain required personal protective equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.