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Goodwill of North Georgia Truck Driver Class A (FT) - Smyrna in Decatur, Georgia
Description
Join our team
At Goodwill of North Georgia, we make a positive impact on our community by using donations and sales from our 100+ locations to help local job seekers find meaningful work. Simply said, we put people to work. Join our team and work for an organization that will help you grow personally and professionally while giving you the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts are helping others reach their potential.
You can learn more about our 100+ stores, donation centers and career centers and how our mission helps local job seekers at goodwillng.org.
What we offer:
Weekly paychecks
Paid time off for vacation and holidays
25% employee discount
Health, dental and vision insurance for staff and their families
Complimentary uniforms
Access to free job skills training at Goodwill Career Centers
What you’ll be doing:
As a Truck Driver you will be responsible for and accountable for collecting and transporting donated merchandise while providing exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
You will also be responsible for the following:
Successfully complete task outline assessments
Assist in loading/unloading of trailers
Responsible for securing truck/trailer loads at each stop prior to departure
Must be able to perform tasks according to work instructions
Maintain vehicles to agency standards
Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required
Comply with Goodwill of North Georgia’s safety and security policies and procedures
Maintain current Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) requirements
Ensure security of all company assets including merchandise and property
Follow all state driving laws including cell phone/texting laws.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED preferred
No experience required; however 1+ years experience is preferred
Current Georgia Commercial Drivers License (CDL) “Class A” license required.
Must have and maintain a valid Georgia issued drivers license while maintaining a good driving record and meeting the standards of the agency’s insurance carriers
Must pass Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) medical physical annually
Must have basic math and reading skills
Must have good oral and written communication skills in English as well as interpersonal skills
Working Environment Conditions/Requirements:
Must be able to meet all physical requirements to perform the duties of the position including the ability to bend, reach, grasp, stand, walk and/or drive for extended periods of time as well as the ability to push, pull and lift up to 30lbs with or without accommodation
Must be available to work Monday through Sunday during operating hours as needed for business operations
Must start employment in acceptable safety work shoes
Does this sound like a place for you? If so, please apply today. Our process takes about 15 minutes to complete. Once you do, our recruiting team will reach out to you within a few days. Thank you for your time and your interest in Goodwill of North Georgia.
Goodwill of North Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Goodwill to consider applicants based solely on qualifications and merit; without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)