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Donations Driver CDL D/T - Birmingham

America's Thrift Stores
Full-time
On-site
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Nonprofit

What's In It For You!

  • Be home every night!
  • EVERY employee is bonus eligible after 90 days!!
  • Employee discounts
  • Growth opportunities
  • Help others through our charity partners
  • Save the environment!

 

Why We Will Love You

  • You can work independently
  • You are at least 21 years old and ready to join our team
  • You have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record? Fantastic!
  • You have experience behind the wheel of a box truck? Even more fantastic!
  • You have great time management skills to ensure each route is completed on time
  • You know how to get the job done!
  • You can represent the company well when interacting with donors

What Does a Driver/Helper Do Anyway?

  • Safely maneuver a 24-foor box truck through residential streets and tight locations
  • Complete pre-trip and post trip inspections
  • Receive donations from donors at home pickups or box locations
  • Return to the store and unload all the donations
  • Lift up to 70 lbs.
  • Sort, stack and process donations by category
  • Safely transport materials to and from work area using hand trucks, pallet jacks, other lifting devices and/or employee assistance
  • Share information about our charity partners and our mission with our donors

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work

Our donations team works together to take great care of items provided by our donors and provide excellent treasures for our customers. Whether we are collecting items at our store donation sites or at home pickups, we combine our passion for donors and community service in all that we do.

 

 

Why You Will Love Us: Our Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

To Give Back! By... 

  • positively impacting the environment and the communities we serve
  • providing values that meet our customer's needs and wants
  • reducing millions of pounds of waste each year
  • supporting local charities
  • creating jobs

 


Vision 
To be the Thrift Brand of Choice in the Southeast and online by offering The Best in value, variety & selection, and convenience for our customers and donors.
 
Values

 

  • People First
    • We invest in what matters most to us: You. Your goals are our goals; your success is our success. We care about family and work-life balance. We value what makes you, You!
  • Customers and Donors
    • Our business starts and ends with both the contributions of our donors and the loyalty of our customers. We deliver a 1st class second-hand experience by providing our customers unsurpassed value & selection.
  • Community
    • We enhance communities by supporting charities, providing values and creating jobs. Through sustainable shopping we protect the environment and reduce waste.
  • Continuous Improvement
    • We empower our people to improve the business and promote an entrepreneurial spirit. Continuous improvement isn't just about margins; it's about development, personal growth, teamwork and collaboration. "How can we improve" are the most important words in business.
  • Growth
    • Growth is our commitment. We invest in the growth of our people, our donations, and our sales. Our growth supports our mission: To Give Back.

Be home most every night and make a difference in your community! We are looking for Class A CDL Drivers that have not only a great work ethic but also have outstanding customer service skills. This position provides a unique opportunity for those looking to combine their love of driving and their love for serving for a great cause! Our CDL Drivers operate local runs as well as OTR within the Southeastern states with most weekends home.
 
 Primary Job Duties
 

  • To safely and efficiently operate commercial motor vehicles in urban, suburban, and rural areas, and confined spaces, in all weather conditions to transport freight.
  • Comply with company policies and federal, state, and local regulations
  • Take and verify dispatch instructions
  • Safe operation of equipment and on-time movement of shipments
  • Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections
  • Maintain truck log according to state and federal regulations
  • Most freight is drop and hook
  • Will require early morning hours and late evening hours
  • Must abide by DOT rules and regulations for hours of service
  • Will be required to aid in unloading/loading process at store when needed, most actions will be drop and hook
  • Drop and hook trailer swaps at donations trailer sites will be required
  • Drop and hook trailer swaps at store retail sites will be required

Skills & Qualifications
  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Experience operating similar type equipment minimum 3 years of experience
  • No major accidents in the last 3 years
  • No DUI/DWI in the last 3 years
  • Must submit to pre-employment drug screen, background check, and driver record check
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a current DOT Physical
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Other details

  • Pay Type Salary
  • Hiring Rate $59,654.40
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