Driver - Murfreesboro, TN

America's Thrift Stores•Murfreesboro, TN

18h

About The Position

America’s Thrift is seeking a Box Truck Driver for its route collection program in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The role combines safe driving and customer service with collecting, transporting, unloading, and processing donated goods. Drivers complete residential and designated-site routes, operate a 24- to 26-foot box truck, and work with a Driver Helper to handle donations. The position involves indoor and outdoor work and physical material handling throughout assigned routes.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Strong navigation skills.
Availability to work flexible hours, including days Monday through Sunday, while adhering to DOT-regulated driving hours.
Ability to adapt to daily schedule changes to complete donor and box routes as planned.
Successful completion of a background check, motor vehicle check, and drug screen.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
For candidates employed in Louisiana only: valid Louisiana Class D Chauffeur’s License, maintained as required for applicable company vehicles.
Ability to sit for extended periods and remain alert and focused while operating the truck.
Ability to lift and carry items up to 70 pounds, independently or with assistance as appropriate.
Ability to push and pull loads up to 70 pounds, including donations and material-handling equipment.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, turn, and reach.
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.
Sufficient hand and finger dexterity to operate vehicle controls, secure cargo, handle donations, and use material-handling equipment.
Adequate vision, hearing, and depth perception to operate a commercial-sized vehicle, navigate, identify hazards, and perform inspections.
Ability to perform repetitive loading, unloading, sorting, stacking, and transporting movements throughout the workday.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors and tolerate varying weather and environmental conditions.
Ability to work around moving vehicles, loading areas, donation sites, compactors, large trash receptacles, and operational equipment while following safety procedures.
Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment.
Physical capability to perform assigned duties for extended shifts while maintaining alertness, coordination, and stamina.

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 through residential streets and confined spaces.
Provide customer service to customers and donors, maintaining a courteous, respectful, and friendly demeanor.
Communicate with the supervisor about 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 according to company standards.
Safely operate compactors and large trash receptacles when required.
Wear and maintain required personal protective equipment and follow safety protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.