Truck Driver

LAND OF LINCOLN GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INC•Springfield, IL

16d•$21 - $28

About The Position

The Truck Driver works in Retail Operations & Transportation and reports to the Director of Transportation and Logistics. This non-exempt role drives tractor trailers, straight trucks, and LLGI buses on assigned routes or special runs; receives, loads, and transports goods; and collaborates with Lead Truck Drivers to support transportation and logistics objectives. The position also performs forklift and general warehouse duties, follows applicable transportation rules and safety practices, and supports customer service, teamwork, and the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience driving and operating tractor trailers and straight trucks.
Must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License; Class A is preferred.
Forklift operator certification or ability to obtain certification within six months.
Comply with Federal Motor Carrier regulations and federal, state, and local driving and transportation regulations.
Ability to perform sorting and packing tasks to secure donations.
Ability to work a variety of schedules.
Ability to recognize potential issues before they arise and recommend appropriate solutions.
Documentation of successful completion of the USDOT Medical Examination.
Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation.
Ability to work independently while fostering a strong team atmosphere.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to LLGI operations, financial matters, and personnel matters.
Sensitivity and ability to communicate with a diverse population and promote diversity and inclusion.
Ability to interact with people in a manner that enhances their dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
High level of professionalism, integrity, business conduct, and ethical behavior.
Ability to understand and follow LLGI policies and procedures.
Consistent attendance and punctuality on scheduled workdays.
Commitment to LLGI’s mission, vision, and values.
Physical stamina and strength to lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push carts weighing a minimum of 250 pounds.
Ability to safely use a pallet jack with loads ranging from 100 to 700 pounds.
Ability to perform tasks involving stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, reaching, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects.
Ability to reach by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
Visual acuity to work in changing or low-light conditions.

Nice To Haves

Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Operate tractor trailers, straight trucks, and 15-passenger buses on assigned routes.
Complete pre-trip checklists and maintain daily trip logs documenting road and vehicle conditions and other required information.
Transport trailers to and from designated locations and travel to locations within and outside LLGI territory.
Operate a forklift and perform related duties.
Maintain proper truck load distributions; load, unload, and move goods and trailers.
Follow transportation policies, procedures, and programs, and remain current on government regulations, inspections, and reporting.
Drive special routes and perform related duties during special organizational events.
Perform general warehouse duties, including sorting and packing tasks to secure donations.
Contribute to team success by involving others in work processes, decisions, and actions, and work independently while managing time effectively.
Participate in required training and pursue personal development opportunities.
Communicate LLGI’s mission, vision, and values and promote diversity and inclusion.
Center customer satisfaction by understanding customers’ circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; identify service issues and create solutions; and build customer awareness of LLGI’s mission.
Identify and correct conditions that affect employee and customer safety and comply with safety standards.
Identify opportunities and generate ideas to improve transportation and logistics objectives; initiate action to maintain daily goals and accomplish objectives.
Partner with leadership and retail staff to identify, assess, create, and implement process improvements.
Build workplace relationships by seeking to understand individual differences and values.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.