Job Information
Discover Goodwill of Southern & Western Colorado Driver, CDL - OTR Sleeper- Colorado Springs Area & Durango in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Description
External Application Deadline October 8th, 2024
OBJECTIVE:
The CDL Truck Driver will travel using intercity routes to include local roads, interstates and highways. The CDL Truck Driver is responsible for the transportation of goods utilizing a tractor-trailer combination. Most loads are drop and hook with minimal handling.
Pay: $22.00 Hr. DOE Full Time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave.
Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Secure load as required by the Department of Transportation.
• Keep record of amount and type of cargo being delivered as well as other Department of Transportation logs.
• Conduct pre/post trip safety checks and inspections of both truck and trailer, reporting defects and mechanical problems as necessary.
• Plan travel routes effectively to ensure safety and timeliness.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current and Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License required.
• CDL truck driving experience while maintaining a safe driving record.
• Have an understanding of and closely follow the Department of Transportation rules and regulations.
• Able to read and follow maps.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Home nightly with occasional weekends and overtime. Closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's and Easter.
• Able to communicate effectively with customers, managers, supervisors, staff and peers.
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 Dept Number: 310
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:
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
- High School / GED or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- CDL Driver's License
Experience
Required
- Previous experience as a CDL Truck Driver
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)