Straight Truck Driver
About The Position
Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families. The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 2 year driving experience
- current WA state driver’s license
- Must be able to pass Pre-Employment drug and alcohol test.
- Lifting and carrying 30 – 40 pounds
- Developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers)
- Standing for long periods of time
- frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing
- climbing ladders
- Able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain).
- Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting
- Interpreting data
- Problem Solving
- Communicating with the public
- Creating written communication
- Completing written orders
Nice To Haves
- Skilled (demonstrates ample knowledge and skills of duties, with 1-3 years of experience) or Expert (demonstrates exceptional knowledge and skills of duties, and excellence in all areas)
Responsibilities
- Drive commercial vehicles to designated locations including, but not limited to, inner city traffic.
- Drive and maintain company vehicles in a safe, efficient manner.
- Transport donation containers from ADS site to plant or outside stores.
- Transport processed goods to outlying stores.
- Transport waste to transfer station.
- Pick up special donations and deliver goods as requested.
- Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
- Adhere to Seattle Goodwill and DOT rules and regulations.
- Perform the functions of production worker when needed.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
- 100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)
- Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan
- Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program
- Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time
- Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
- Employee discounts
- Employee referral bonus
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mentorship Program
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Paid Job Training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
