Route Driver

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and providing valuable funding for their community-based programs and services.

About the role

The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness, work in a purpose-driven company, and grow with our aggressive store expansion plans. We invest in the career path interests of our people through comprehensive onboarding, in-house training, and robust development programs for all team members.

Responsibilities

• Safely maneuver and operate a 16’-18’ box truck through residential streets and tight spaces
• Complete daily residential routes picking up clothing, small furniture, and other household items
• Understand local streets and complete routes efficiently using GPS directions
• Complete all required daily paperwork including vehicle inspection, delivery reports, and maintenance forms
• Assist other drivers with workload when needed
• Ensure trucks are clean, swept, and ready for use at the start of another shift
• Check vehicles to ensure proper safety and work conditions comply with Savers policies and state laws
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the assigned metro areas and all Canada, Province, and Savers safety regulations
• Demonstrated professional interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills
• Prior driving experience with excellent knowledge of roads in the assigned area
• Strong working knowledge of managing two-way communications and operating GPS tools
• Ability to operate a 16’-18’ box truck independently
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, multi-task truck loads, and create driver logs/reports
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to converse with the public, understand traffic signs/signals, and respond to official inquiries
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines with flexibility, and work with minimal direction
• Detailed-oriented with a valid driver’s license
• 2-3 years’ experience driving a 16’-18’ box truck preferred
• 3-5 years clean driving record
• Employment conditional on receiving a DOT Medical Card and passing a pre-employment drug screen
• Motor vehicle report without any violations or accidents within the last three years

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to consistently/daily lift up to 70 lbs
• Ability to pull or push a pallet jack
• Ability to stand frequently throughout the day

Benefits

• Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one, including in-house expertise through Savers University
• Bundled health plans (medical, Rx, dental, and vision)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Programs for smoking cessation, diabetes management coaching, and on-demand care options
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with generous company matching
• Paid time off for leisure or other hobbies
• Range of mental health services to assist in managing daily life

Pay

$19.00 to $25.20 per hour