Truck Driver (Baton Rouge, LA)

Essential Functions

• Drive a 16’ to 24’ standard transmission box truck or a 48 ft Tractor/Trailer combination in a safe and efficient manner, complying with all state, federal and local driving laws.
• Follow a daily dispatched schedule and give directions to truck helpers and/or trainees.
• Collect and transport donated goods from private homes, businesses, or other areas to designated processing sites.
• Transport salvage material, store supplies, containers, and waste, as directed.
• Inspect and service truck daily for proper operation. Inform the Transportation Manager of any necessary repairs and safety hazards.
• Maintain a clean and hazard free truck.
• Use hands free system to communicate with supervisor or dispatcher regularly.
• Pick up and distribute interoffice mail and supplies from the warehouse to the proper location and vice versa, when requested.
• Monitor and order truck supplies through the Transportation Manager.
• Unload trucks and move merchandise throughout the stores, sales floors, and warehouse.
• Provide polite, responsive, and courteous service to donors and to issue receipts.
• Compare Bill of Lading to truck load for accuracy of merchandise.
• Follow all company policies and safety procedures.
• Attend all staff meetings as scheduled.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to interact professionally with, all customers, vendors, and staff members
• Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the public.
• Must have extensive knowledge of the service area and road systems.
• Must be able to read and follow a street map.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including days, nights, and weekends.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs. frequently and 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in a moving vehicle.
• Must be able to stand, and walk, for prolonged periods of time, frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Must have vision corrected to within normal limits.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
• Must be able to function in a busy work environment with occasional periods of high stress.

Requirements

• Must maintain a Chauffer License or Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must have a current DOT Medical Card.
• High School diploma or GED preferred, not required.
• One-year prior driving or transportation experience or training preferred; must possess valid state driver’s license and must be insurable through the Company’s insurance carrier.
• Must pass drug screen and DOT physical, as required.
• Regular attendance is required.