Box Driver

About the Role

Picks up donations of resalable merchandise and delivers them to specified destinations. The Driver maintains schedules, handles merchandise carefully, and deals courteously with the public. Reports to the Trucking Manager.

Responsibilities

• Picks up donated merchandise at 50 to 300 stops per day in assigned area and delivers it to an assigned location for proper unloading.
• Maintains contact with the arc Thrift Stores trucking office:
  • Reports when the route cannot be completed by the designated time.
  • Calls in before leaving the work area to receive additional assignments.
  • Follows work instructions and additional stop instructions given by the trucking office.
  • Never leaves the truck route without authorization from the trucking office.
  • Gets authorization from the trucking office before leaving the truck route.
• Ensures that merchandise loaded into the truck is designated for arc Thrift Stores.
• Immediately reports all incidents and accidents:
  • Reports accidents involving property damage, truck damage, or personal injury and other incidents with potentially harmful consequences for the company.
  • Complies with state and local laws and regulations and arc Thrift Stores policies and procedures.
• Completes daily paperwork and checks out with the trucking office; may be required to perform additional duties if the workday is less than 8 hours.
• Removes heavy items from donors’ residences according to prescribed procedures.
• Ensures the truck is properly equipped and in good driving condition:
  • Equips the truck with dolly, rope, accident and incident reports, taping tape, donation bags, tax receipts, and trucking instructions.
  • Uses a maintenance checklist to determine the truck's condition and reports any problems.
  • Adds fuel and oil for proper performance and cleans the truck as required.
• Loads merchandise to minimize damage, packs the truck efficiently for space and safety, and secures truck doorways.
• Maintains accurate records, logs all activity on the route, and records each stop and its result.
• Maintains good public relations: politely refuses unsalable merchandise, thanks donors for contributions, and presents a positive image to the public.
• Cleans and secures the truck at the end of each shift and cleans the work area daily.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Trucking Manager.

Requirements

• One year of commercial driving experience.
• Knowledge of city street systems and ability to accurately map routes.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record:
  • No more than 2 moving violations or 2 at-fault accidents in the last 3 years.
  • No DUIs within the last 5 years.
• Ability to interact effectively with employees, external contacts, and customers.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Basic math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and figure percentages.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Experience working with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to work with individuals possessing developmental disabilities.
• Good judgment, energy for fast-paced work, strong listening skills, and self-direction.

Physical Demands

• 60% of work is performed outside in all types of weather; 30% in a truck and 10% inside in a shop environment.
• Exposure to gasoline and occasional dust from donations.
• Time spent during the work shift:
  • 10% standing
  • 50% sitting
  • 40% walking
• Must travel locally to meet business needs.
• Vision requirements:
  • 70% far vision
  • 30% near vision
  • Ability to focus
• Repeated lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds; equipment provided for weights over 100 pounds.
• Stooping, bending, and reaching to pick up items such as bags, boxes, and furniture.
• Stepping up and down 3 feet to get in or out of the truck an average of 120 times per day in a six-hour period.
• Must pass a drug screen and physical to determine ability to perform the above functions.
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, in outside weather conditions, and exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles.
• Regularly required to speak, hear, stand, and move; use upper body strength to frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.