Job Description

Are you a Class A Driver who wants to be home every night? Then Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut may be the company for you! We do not leave the state of CT and your work schedule is considered 1st shift. This is a great opportunity to drive locally and work for a great organization.

Join our team at Goodwill and your work helps to enhance our local communities and change lives.

What Goodwill can offer you:

• Opportunities for career advancement
• A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)
• These benefits available 1st of the month, following 60 days of employment
• Two (2) weeks’ vacation, four (4) personal days, and nine (9) days of sick time (For those working more than 20 hours a week)
• Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement
• Nine (9) Paid holidays (based on Standard Weekly Hours)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match
• 50% Employee Discount
• $50 work anniversary gift for every year of continuous service (for part-time and full-time team members)
• $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)

Responsibilities

• Must always act as a representative of Goodwill and act accordingly, i.e., professionally and courteously.
• Must report all accidents timely and according to standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for the safe operation of agency vehicles.
• Will drive straight truck, roll-off (training provided), and tractor trailer.
• Will go to Wheelabrator Trash Facility to empty trash containers with roll-off truck.
• Will do drop and hook at Goodwill retail stores.
• Change trash, metal, and cardboard containers as needed in yard.
• Will help prepare trailer and trucks as needed for delivery.
• Will do off-loads at Goodwill attended donation centers.
• Great attitude with customer service skills.

Position Requirements:

• Hold a valid Connecticut Commercial Class A driver’s license.
• Must have current medical certification.
• Must be available weekends.
• Must be able lift, push, and pull 50lbs.
• Flexible start/end time.

Start your journey with Goodwill today by applying at gwct.org/about/work-here

Is this position not right for you? We can help you find the right one at Goodwill or any other employer through our Career Centers! Receive free career assistance services from Goodwill (including Resume Builds/Revisions, Online Job Searching Coaching, Interview Skills, and more) at gwct.org/career-coaching

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