Straight Truck Driver at Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington in Everett, Washington

Job Description:

About Evergreen Goodwill

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.

The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need - because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

J ob Title: Straight Truck Driver

Salary: $25.00

Location: Everett

Job Summary

Operate commercial vehicles transferring donation containers and/or processed goods in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Functions

Drive commercial vehicles to designated locations including, but not limited to, inner city traffic.

Drive and maintain company vehicles in a safe, efficient manner.

Transport donation containers from ADS site to plant or outside stores.

Transport processed goods to outlying stores.

Transport waste to transfer station.

Pick up special donations and deliver goods as requested.

Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.

Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.

Adhere to Seattle Goodwill and DOT rules and regulations.

Perform the functions of production worker when needed.

Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential functions listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience: 2 year driving experience

Specific Skills/Knowledge/Licenses: current WA state driver's license

Must be able to pass Pre-Employment drug and alcohol test.

Essential Physical Abilities:

Lifting and carrying 30 - 40 pounds; Developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers;

Standing for long periods of time; frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing; climbing ladders.

Able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain).

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities:

Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting,

Interpreting data

Problem Solving

Communicating with the public

Creating written communication

Completing written orders

Working Conditions:

Indoor/outdoor working environment, temperature varies, exposure to dust.

This job classification requires various levels of proficiency and experience:

Skilled (demonstrates ample knowledge and skills of duties, with 1-3 years of experience) or

Expert (demonstrates exceptional knowledge and skills of duties, and excellence in all areas)

Everyone Is Welcome

When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.

Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?

• A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage

• 100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)

• Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan

• Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program

• Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time

• Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave

• Employee discounts

• Employee referral bonus

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Mentorship Program

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Paid Job Training

EEO Statement: E vergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate .

Job Family: Transportation
Job Function: Hourly
Pay Type: Hourly
Min Hiring Rate: $25.00