Goodwill Industries of San Diego County

Provides employment and training for disabled

Truck Driver 1

Delivery & Courier DrivingPosted on Nov 5

Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USA$22.51 - $25 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 6 months of industrial vehicle driving experience is required.
A valid California Class C driver's license and a driving record acceptable under Goodwill's insurance standards are required.

Responsibilities

Safeguard donations and company property from damage and theft, treat them with care, and assist donors when necessary.
Read maps, operate navigational tools such as Teletrac and GPS, and follow written and verbal directions.
Maintain Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports and daily trip sheets in accordance with state and federal laws and company procedures.
Provide basic direction and redirection to an assigned truck helper.
Safely operate 20-26-foot bobtail trucks and complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections; promptly report supply or equipment needs and mechanical problems to Dispatch or a Transportation Management member.
Safely and efficiently load and unload trucks, vehicles, containers, and trailers by hand or using a hand truck, lift gate, or pallet jack.
Maintain communication with Dispatch by calling at each stop and at scheduled times, and appropriately use and respond to Teletrac messages.
Pad, stack, and secure items on the truck to prevent damage during transit.
Follow safety procedures and policies and immediately report safety concerns to on-site management or a supervisor.
Perform other duties as directed or assigned.

Desired Qualifications

A high school degree or GED is preferred.
One year of industrial vehicle driving experience is preferred.
Basic computer skills and the ability to operate a GPS tracking system are preferred.

About Us

Are you looking for meaningful work and want to make a difference? Do you want to gain valuable work experience? Joining the Goodwill team could be a great fit for you! At Goodwill we live and breathe our Core Values of Creativity, Credibility, and Collaboration. We are a mission-integrated organization that is funded by resalable goods. Last year alone, we were able to keep 10 million pounds of donated goods from hitting our landfills. Through the reselling of donated items, we can provide job readiness training and employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment.

Overview

HOURLY RATE: $22.51-$25.00

POSITION SUMMARY: Operates a truck primarily to deliver or pick up merchandise/donations from donation centers, Goodwill stores/facilities, businesses or private residences.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions Statement:

Safeguards all donations and company property from damage and theft. Treats all donations and company property with respect and care. Assists donors when present and necessary.

Reads maps, operates navigational tools (Teletrac/GPS) and follows written and verbal geographic directions.

Maintains records such as Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRS) and daily Trip Sheets according to all State and Federal laws and company procedures.

Provides basic direction and redirection if assigned a Truck Helper.

Safely operates/drives 20-26 foot bobtail trucks, completing all daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on assigned vehicles, immediately reporting any supply needs, equipment needs/issues and any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to Dispatch or a Transportation Management member.

Safely and efficiently loads and unloads truck, vehicles, containers and trailers. Loads and unloads vehicles by hand or with the use of a hand truck, lift gate and/or pallet jack.

Maintains communication with Dispatch, calling at each stop and at scheduled times throughout the day. Appropriately uses and responds to Teletrac messages.

Safely and efficiently pads, stacks, and secures items in position on the truck to prevent damage during transit.

Abides by all safety procedures and policies at all times. Reports any safety concerns immediately to on-site management or immediate supervisor.

Performs other miscellaneous duties as directed or assigned.

Qualifications

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Education: High School Degree or GED preferred.

Experience: 6 months industrial vehicle driving experience required, one year preferred.

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills and the ability to operate GPS tracking system preferred.

Certificates & Licenses: Valid California Driver’s License, (Class C) with driving record acceptable to Goodwill’s insurance company’s standards.

Compensation: 22.51 to N/A (USD)

About the Company

Goodwill Industries of San Diego County

Provides employment and training for disabled

What the company does: Goodwill Industries of San Diego County provides employment and training opportunities to people with disabilities and other barriers to employment, helping them gain skills and find work in the local community. How the product works: It delivers job training, placement services, and supportive programs designed to build work skills, confidence, and independence; it may also operate thrift stores or donation-based activities that fund these services while offering community members opportunities to donate and shop. How it differs from competitors: It focuses on individuals with disabilities and barriers, offers a nonprofit, community-based model that reinvests earnings into local job programs and ongoing support, and combines training with real-world work experiences. What the goal is: to improve employment outcomes and long-term independence for people who face barriers to work, enabling them to participate more fully in the community.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: San Diego, CA
Founded: 1930

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