Box Truck Driver

Job Summary

Operates standard and manual box trucks to transport materials, merchandise, and donations to and from retail centers, the regional plant, and vendor locations in support of Goodwills daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are representative of the essential functions of this position. Additional duties may be assigned as operational needs require.

Vehicle Operation & Routing

• Select routing for retail center service and collection of donated items.
• Operate vehicle in a safe and lawful manner at all times.
• Complete daily vehicle inspection report in SAMSARA.
• Maintain cleanliness and general upkeep of assigned vehicle.

Pickup, Loading & Transport

• Complete all scheduled pickups daily.
• Load and off-load production and merchandise for stores, plant, and vendors.
• Collect and transport trash as needed.
• Pick up and drop off donation trailers as directed.

Equipment & Safety

• Demonstrate proper use of dollies, forklifts, hand trucks, and other tools as needed.
• Utilize appropriate safety techniques for lifting, carrying, and transporting goods, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and carts.

Communication & Coordination

• Confirm load drop-offs and receipts with Store Manager or ASM.
• Assist with outlet duties, mail pickup, and taking company vehicles in for service as assigned.

Supervisory Duties

None.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• All individuals must pass a drug screen.
• A criminal background check is required.
• Must have a valid drivers license and pass a motor vehicle report.
• Must be willing to accept instructions and carry them out with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work and cooperate with others.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Class C Texas Drivers License or higher.
• Ability to read and follow simple written and oral instructions.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using units of money, weight, volume, and distance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to operate box trucks and manual vehicles safely.
• Skill in using material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies, hand trucks).
• Ability to solve practical problems and adapt to varied situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to communicate effectively with store personnel and team members.

Core Competencies

• Safe Vehicle Operation
• Route Planning
• Material Handling
• Team Communication

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically required to:

• Regularly use hands to handle, feel, and operate controls; talk and hear.
• Frequently stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently sit, climb, or balance.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
• Maintain close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision with the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to fumes and airborne particles including dust, animal hair, and lint.
• Noise level ranges from moderate to very loud.

Discrimination Reports

It is the policy of Heart of Texas Goodwill to ensure equal employment opportunity in accordance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines. Employment discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), national origin, disability, age (40 years old or more), genetic information, military status, or veteran status is illegal. Any employee who believes they have been discriminated against may file a complaint with the Compliance Officer.

Point of Contact: Compliance Officer | 1700 S New Road, Waco TX 76711 | 254-753-7337 ext. 450 | hr@hotgoodwill.org