Summer Temporary - Driver, CDL

On-Site Hiring Event Wednesday, June 11th from 1pm - 3pm

Fresh Start Laundry - 2845 South Janitell Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Apply online and come ready for an interview with our hiring managers

Applications due by June 17, 2024

Summer temporary position anticipated to work through Mid-End August

Pay: $21.39 per hour

This position is eligible for Daily Pay! Work today, get paid today! We've partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.

Work Schedule/Work Hours: Up to 30 hours/week; 8-10 hours/day; Monday, Wednesday, Friday

This job is eligible for Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

This position is part of the nation's AbilityOne Program. AbilityOne is one of the largest sources of employment for people who are blind or have significant disabilities. Through nonprofit agencies (such as Discover Goodwill), the program provides products and services such as janitorial and commercial laundry. The program also requires that 75% of the services provided are to be completed by individuals who meet the AbilityOne requirements (blind or have significant disabilities). If you feel you meet the requirements to work on an AbilityOne contract and are interested in providing our services, please let us know by applying today.

OBJECTIVE:

To operate vehicles in a safe manner necessary in order to support the mission of the organization. Drive the delivery truck, picking up and delivering goods to customers on scheduled routes.

It is preferred that the incumbent have excellent communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact with the Project Manager, Supervisor, Laundry Workers and customers at the pickup/delivery sites. The Truck Driver must maintain a professional attitude, appropriate hygiene, dress and grooming and be punctual and dependable. Incumbent must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend and stoop at frequent intervals, push and pull carts weighing up to 600 pounds. CLASS B CDL is preferred but not required.

You will work with a team of professionals and help ensure we make the best use of our resources to help achieve our mission. We prefer you are a team player, professional who is willing to "roll up the sleeves!"

What Else You'll Bring to the Table

In addition to the qualifications detailed above, you'll need:

• To be a high-energy, positive thinker.
• An interest and empathy for people with disadvantages and disabilities.
• Minimum of two years of truck driving experience with a safe record is essential.
• A Current CLASS B CDL is preferred but not required
• Able to obtain medical examination card.
• Able to do occasional overtime.
• Per contract requirements with vehicle insurance provider: Qualified candidates must be 21 years of age and have no major traffic violations for previous 3 years (for driving/insurance purposes). Must have reliable transportation; must also be able to operate company vehicle.

More About Your Role

To be sure we're providing a complete picture; here are some additional details about your role. Your specific activities will include:

• Check and maintain the driver maintenance of the vehicle assigned. Report any deficiencies to Manager. Maintain fuel and oil consumption records as required by Goodwill directives.
• Drive a heavy truck for transporting or delivering laundry material in large quantities to customers.
• Place laundry materials, loaded in mobile carts in the vehicle so as to form a compact load which will not shift or be damaged in transit and so that articles may be unloaded in desired orders.
• Secure each load with straps or other fastenings to hold in place.
• Driver will sign for all items received and obtain signatures for items delivered, assume responsibility for goods in transit.
• Prepare and maintain shipping records.
• Communicate effectively with employees, co-workers and customers, treating all in a professional and courteous manner.
• Communicate concerns and behaviors of consumers with the supervisor and also perform all other duties as assigned or directed by supervisor.
• Help provide a safe working environment for you, customers and fellow employees.
• All other duties as assigned.

Keys to Success

To excel in this role, you will have the ability to combine your work with people skills. You also will need to take a hands-on approach and contribute beyond your job description, as everyone at Goodwill does. In addition, in order to be an outstanding Truck Driver, you will:

• Communicate effectively in English
• Embrace the Goodwill vision and mission;

If this sounds like the right mix of challenge and opportunity for you, and you meet the minimum qualifications, we want to hear from you! Hours may vary based on laundry services transportation demands.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans, and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements
Attachment to Job Description

Position: CDL Truck Driver

	Continuously	Frequently	Occasionally	Never
	5-8 hours	3-4 hours	1-2 hours	0
LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)
Heavy: 45 lbs & over		X
Moderate: 15-44 lbs		X
Light: 14 lbs & under		X
CARRYING:
Heavy: 45 lbs & over		X
Moderate: 15-44 lbs		X
Light: 14 lbs & under		X
PUSHING/PULLING:		X
REACHING:
Above Shoulder			X
At Shoulder		X
Below Shoulder		X
TWISTING:		X
BENDING:		X
KNEELING/CRAWLING:			X
SQUAT:			X
CLIMBING, use of legs only (stairs)			X
CLIMBING, use of arms & legs (ladders)		X
HEARING:	X
VISION:
Visual - close	X
Visual - distant	X
Visual - depth perception				X
HANDS/FINGERS:
Simple grasping		X
Fine Manipulation			X
Repetitive Movements		X
WALKING:		X
STANDING:		X
SITTING:		X
HEARING:	X
SPEAKING:			X
OTHER: Please describe:

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans, and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

High School / GED (required)

Incumbent must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend and stoop at frequent intervals, push and pull carts weighing up to 600 pounds (required)
2 years: Minimum of two years of CDL truck driving experience while maintaining a safe driving record (required)
A pre-employment drug screen, background and motor-vehicle report is required for this position. (required)

CDL Driver's License (required)