Job Description

Job Location: Gary Salvage Outlet - Gary, IN 46408
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Salary Range: $21.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: TransportationJob Objective:
To safely and efficiently operate company semi-trucks, ensuring the timely delivery and pick-up of materials while strictly following safety protocols and supporting the mission of Goodwill Industries. This position reports to the Transportation Outlet Manager who evaluates performance annually.
In addition, embodies the Goodwill Mission: “Empower people to achieve their most abundant life” and upholds the Company Core Values of: Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Customer-First Mindset, Humble Confidence, Passion for Mission, and Do the Right Thing.
Essential Job Functions:
- Drive assigned truck routes as directed by the Transportation Outlet Manager.
- Communicate effectively with store personnel to ensure accurate completion of paperwork.
- Maintain daily records of quantities and types of materials transported, submitting reports to the Transportation Supervisor.
- Manually move items using hand trucks, pallet jacks, or poly carts as required.
- Maintain a professional, friendly, and courteous demeanor in all interactions with store personnel.
- Immediately report any truck or equipment malfunctions to the Transportation Outlet Manager.
- Conduct vehicle safety inspections and complete all required DOT paperwork promptly.
- Keep the truck's interior clean and well-maintained.
- Adhere to all Goodwill safety policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Education and Skills:
- Must hold a valid CDL.
- Must be D.O.T. certified.
- Ability to safely operate a Goodwill semi-truck.
- Required to wear hard-soled shoes, gloves, and use other safety or protective gear.
- Ability to read maps and have a good knowledge of the area.
- Must maintain a clean and safe driving record.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
- Must have reliable transportation, a current driver's license, and provide proof of insurance to travel to different job sites.

Qualifications:
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.
- Able to frequently bend, twist, reach above shoulder level, push and pull, crouch or stoop, kneel, repetitively use feet, and use head and neck in a twisting or static motion and to look up and/or down, and lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to safely operate a semi-truck GVW 80,000 lbs.
- Ability to safely operate a straight truck GVW 25,995 lbs.
- Must have a valid chauffeur's license or CDL and be DOT certified.
- Ability to operate a forklift, hand truck, and pallet jack.