Goodwill San Antonio Hiring for Driver – Truck Job at San Antonio, TX Full Time

Work for GOOD at Goodwill

• Do you want to make a difference in your community while earning a paycheck?
• Would you like to help your community and environment every day that you come to work?
• Looking for a job that provides meaning as well as personal and professional development?

Goodwill San Antonio is one of the largest and most dynamic social enterprises in San Antonio.

We are an entrepreneurial non-profit that provides employees the opportunity to innovate, grow and discover new skills, while generating revenue that funds both employee and community programs.

We are a diverse and inclusive organization founded and focused on Fighting Poverty and Creating Opportunity. We specialize in facilitating personal and professional growth for our employees, particularly those who may have experienced barriers to successful employment in the past.

We strive to maximize the value of each employee’s work and each donor’s donation to benefit our community and environment. Without Goodwill in our community, millions of pounds of perfectly usable items would be harming the environment in landfills. Instead, Goodwill employees are fueling a robust economy by recirculating used goods.

Our Good Careers Academy and Good Careers Centers Help Change Lives through the Power of Work as well by delivering education and meaningful job placement.

Explore careers with Goodwill in retail, production, warehouse, logistics, contact center customer service, career services, technology, document imaging, grounds maintenance, janitorial and facilities maintenance. Goodwill regularly partners with local, state and federal government agencies to provide additional diverse career opportunities.

We prefer to promote from within. Your growth and advancement is our priority.

Achieve your potential at Goodwill and beyond through our personal and professional skills development programs, supportive health and well-being benefits, competitive base and bonus pay, savings plans, personal financial education, store purchase discounts, paid time off, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and more.

Change Lives. Make a Difference.

Discover Purpose. Apply today at WorkforGoodSA.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will support Goodwill Industries of San Antonio by driving bobtail trucks to pick-up materials at Attended Donation Station sites, Drop Boxes, donors’ homes and businesses. Transport materials and merchandise to Goodwill retail stores; load and unload trucks. Support the organization in its mission to help change lives through the power of work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive assigned truck to specified destination, such as place of business, residence or attended donation station, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and safety.
• Inspect assigned truck by following established vehicle maintenance procedures, using a vehicle maintenance checklist to check equipment and supplies.
• Load material onto vehicle; secure material to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Provide customer/donor service by preparing donor receipt for items picked-up at place of residence or business in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Maintain telephone or radio contact with transportation personnel to receive delivery or pick-up instructions.
• Load, unload, and move materials and donated goods including furniture using hand truck or forklift, onto or from pallets, racks, or shelves to maintain workflow of production cycle and to distribute donated goods.
• Operate forklift, controlling movement of lifting apparatus, to transfer materials to/from designated area.
• Handle, load and transport salvage material.
• Monitor and address performance issues on a timely basis.
• Comply with Texas Department of Public Safety and other applicable commercial driving requirements. Maintain required license.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with all company departmental policies, procedures, safety and fuel guidelines.
• Provide excellent customer service by greeting, assisting, and responding to questions and/or concerns in a positive, professional, and friendly manner.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Class C driver’s license.
• 1 year of experience driving a vehicle with a standard transmission.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• For positions that require driving, must maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage, and be able to travel as needed if you drive your vehicle during company business.

To learn more about Goodwill San Antonio and to view available positions visit: www.goodwillsa.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled