Full Time Class A Driver

## Description

Founded in Santa Clara County in 1928, **Goodwill of Silicon Valley** is dedicated to improving employment opportunities, increasing standards of living, providing economic independence, and restoring our clients’ sense of self-worth. We achieve this through workforce creation, vocational training, and environmental stewardship. With 18 retail stores, an online store, an extensive reuse/recycling operation, and our Contract Services division, we help individuals overcome barriers to employment, build sustainable lives and communities.

**Major Responsibilities:**

• Operate class A tractor according to Federal and State DOT guidelines, including but not limited to pulling single 28’ trailers, 53’ trailers, 48’ trailers, and double 28’ trailers.
• Operate roll-off truck to haul compactor receiving bins and 40-yard bins when necessary.
• Moves trailers; safely drives tractor and trailer, placing and/or exchanging trailers at donations sites and stores and at Headquarters as scheduled or needed.
• Operate Bobtail truck for misc. runs based on business needs.
• Responsible for accurate completion of trip sheets, inspection sheets, manifests, and other related paperwork.
• Secures and handles goods by loading and off-loading materials and preparing load for transport.
• Responsible for safety checks completes daily safety operational checklist prior to leaving terminal.
• Monitors truck conditions and performance during operations and reports all problems immediately.
• Performs minor repairs as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness inside and outside of truck.
• Instructs new and learning Class A drivers in operational procedures, as directed and provides supervisor with assessments.
• Performs all duties of a Tractor/Trailer truck driver as scheduled by the Transportation Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as requested.
• Must be available to work weekends.

Responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally either orally or in writing
## Qualifications
**Education/license required:**

• Valid California Class A driver’s license and a good driving record as well as proof of safe vehicle operations required. Medical certificate required.

**Experience/knowledge required:**

• Minimum 24 months of Class A driving experience
• Minimum 24 months experience driving Tractor/Trailer trucks. Needs to understand and be capable of adjusting trailer brakes (Class A requirement) and check wheel hubs for oil.
• Weekends and Holidays availability
• Knowledge of general arithmetic (adding/subtracting) required.
• Proficiency in the English language

**Equipment used:**

• Pallet jack, dolly, forklift (certified only), electric walkie stacker

**Aptitudes/skills/temperament:**

• Ability to coordinate hand-eye-foot movement to safely maneuver/handle equipment and lift/stack donations.
• Ability to understand and speak English, accept directions and follow procedures.
• Ability to receive a series of tasks and carry them out as instructed.
• Ability to maintain flexible work schedule and work extended shifts based on operational needs.
• Ability to perform routine work, adapting to change as it relates to workflow.
• Ability to maintain self-control and work in coordination and with cooperation with co-workers
• Ability to examine items and visually differentiate between them based on quality standards.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from supervisors, leads, and other coworkers.
• Ability to meet and maintain established standards
• Being able to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Being respectful of and conform with set limits, tolerances and standards
• The ability to work independently and in groups, while maximizing time and resources

**Emotional effect:**

• The job is routine with occasional periods of high activity/demand and some short deadlines which may require some overtime to complete the assignment.

**Job Setting:**

• Work is performed outside at loading dock, donation sites, stores and donor’s homes. Work is performed inside buildings and inside cabs while driving for brief periods of time.
• The temperature and exposure to elements will fluctuate depending on weather conditions.
• There is exposure to dust and dirt, vehicle fumes and other air borne particles.
• Occasionally drivers must handle household toxic products which are received in donations.
• There is regular exposure to gasoline, diesel fuel and engine oil.
• Work is completed independently but in cooperation with others.
• There is occasional contact with donation station personnel and public.
• The noise volume will vary throughout the day with exposure to both truck engine noise and other traffic noise and general noise at the stores, donation stations and plant.

**Equipment Used:**

• Material handling equipment (forklift, hand truck, moveable containers/racks) and trucks may be operated in or near work area.

**Physical demands:**

• Work pace is steady requiring lifting 50lbs maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• On a regular basis heavier items (51 lbs or more) will be moved either with assistance from another person or by using appropriate material handling equipment.
• Normal or corrected talking, hearing, and seeing abilities are sufficient to perform the required tasks.