Local Route Driver

Harlingen, TX

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Collection Manager/Store Manager

Job overview:

Looking for motivated, results-oriented drivers that maintain a passion for excellence, strong work ethic and appreciate a structured, fast paced environment. One must also possess a focus on people with great customer service skills, and a passion and pride about serving and giving back to one’s community.

Full time, first shift, fixed schedule with limited weekend work.

Responsibilities and duties:

  • Possess the ability to drive and operate a large box truck.
  • Demonstrate outstanding customer service to all donors and customers.
  • Build safe and efficient truckloads of donations using company operational standards.
  • Help build, sustain, maintain donation box sites and routes for donation collections.
  • Assist in the future development of routes, donation box and trailer site placements.
  • Maintain clean and orderly donation sites and routes based on company operational protocols and standards.
  • Work safely and efficiently in loading and unloading trucks and trailers.
  • Possess the ability to regularly work in the heat, the cold and in wet weather conditions.

Qualifications:

  • Must be 25 years of age.
  • 2+ years driving a box truck or like vehicle.
  • Must possess valid state driver’s license.
  • Must meet Department of Transportation medical requirements by passing a DOT physical.
  • Applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet company insurability requirements.
  • Applicant must be willing to submit to a background check and hair follicle drug screen.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
  • Capable of bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling and climbing stairs and in and out of a truck frequently.

Education and Experience:

  • High School Degree, GED or equivalent work experiences.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer