Truck Driver

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee•Nashville, TN

21d

About The Position

Job Summary: The Truck Driver will support the department in it’s operation through the movement of donated goods and other merchandise with company vehicles. Job Description Essential Functions Drive trucks and other vehicles as needed to and from ADC sites, the plant and store locations. Keep vehicle’s cab clean at all times. Provide guidance and leadership to driver helpers and/or dock workers. Follow all rules and regulations of the road including local, state, and federal laws. Complete driver pre-trip sheet and other reports as required. Load and unload trucks as needed. Provide prompt feedback to supervisor on any obstacles, concerns, or violations of company policies. Respond to all customer requests with courtesy and friendliness, and in a responsible manner by giving detailed, factual information. Estimate a completion time for work requested. Provide backup forklift operation and dock supervision as needed. Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Be knowledgeable of and comply with all company policies and procedures, as well as legal requirements, at all times. Regular, reliable attendance, as defined in Goodwill’s attendance policy.

Requirements

Education Minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Experience Two (2) year of previous driving experience is required.
Knowledge and Skills Able to comply with the Department of Transportation requirements and possess a clean Motor Vehicle Report and ability to pass a D.O.T. physical.
Able to be dependable and conscientious.
Able to promote cooperation and a team environment within the department.
Able to maintain strict confidentiality of records of persons served and supervised at all times.
Able to push or pull loads weighing over 50 pounds continuously.
Communicate effectively and interact with persons of various backgrounds and experiences.
Function independently within the realms of established policies and guidelines.
Possess strong organizational skills and able to establish priorities.
Certifications and Licenses CDL class A is required.

Responsibilities

Drive trucks and other vehicles as needed to and from ADC sites, the plant and store locations.
Keep vehicle’s cab clean at all times.
Provide guidance and leadership to driver helpers and/or dock workers.
Follow all rules and regulations of the road including local, state, and federal laws.
Complete driver pre-trip sheet and other reports as required.
Load and unload trucks as needed.
Provide prompt feedback to supervisor on any obstacles, concerns, or violations of company policies.
Respond to all customer requests with courtesy and friendliness, and in a responsible manner by giving detailed, factual information.
Estimate a completion time for work requested.
Provide backup forklift operation and dock supervision as needed.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Be knowledgeable of and comply with all company policies and procedures, as well as legal requirements, at all times.
Regular, reliable attendance, as defined in Goodwill’s attendance policy.