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.

Must be able to drive standard/manual transmission (10 speed) Class A tractor. Must be available on Saturdays. We are looking for 6 months of experience. This may include driving school.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe operation of all agency vehicles, adhering strictly to standard operating procedures and reporting all accidents in a timely manner.
• Represent Goodwill professionally and courteously at all times, delivering high-level customer service with a positive attitude.
• Operate straight trucks, roll-off trucks (training provided), tractor-trailers, and pickup trucks.
• Perform daily service and pre-trip inspections—including checking fluid levels (oil, battery, fuel) and tire pressure—and maintain vehicle cleanliness inside the cab.
• Complete pickups, store deliveries, dock operations, and drop-and-hook duties at Goodwill retail stores via prearranged routes.
• Learn and serve as a backup driver for specialized runs, including Attended Donation Centers (ADC), E-Commerce, Sunday runs, and Good To Go routes (delivering 16-foot trailers).
• Change trash, metal, and cardboard containers in the yard as needed, and operate roll-off trucks to empty containers at the trash facility.
• Exercise proper judgment while loading, unloading, and securing donated materials, bins, and trailers for delivery.
• Maintain manifest and complete DVIR
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Hold a valid Connecticut Commercial Class A driver’s license and clean driving record
• Must be able to drive standard/manual (10 speed) Class A tractor
• Must have current medical certification.
• Ability to read maps and knowledge of major roadways in Connecticut.
• Must be available Saturdays.
• Must be able lift, push, and pull 50lbs.
• Flexible start/end time
• Must be able to make independent decisions when necessary.

What Goodwill can offer you:Opportunities for career advancement 50% Employee Discount403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matchAnniversary Recognition Program – $50 Swag Store credit at 1 year and growing monetary awards every 5 years $200 Employee Candidate Referral ProgramMedical, dental, and vision insurance available the 1st of the month following 60 days of full-time employment*100% employer-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance (1x annual salary) plus Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage*Comprehensive paid time off including competitive vacation days starting at 10 days (2 weeks), 3 personal days, 2 floating holidays, 8 observed holidays, and accrued sick time* Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement per calendar year (eligible after 90 days)*

*Select benefits apply to Full-Time team members (working 30+ hours per week).

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

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