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CDL Truck Driver

Savers | Value Village

Franklin Park, ILJob$24–36/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$24–36/hr
Location
Franklin Park, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DOT Medical CardCDL/Class ADoubles/Triples Endorsement

Job overview

Savers | Value Village is hiring a CDL Truck Driver. The CDL Truck Driver supports Savers' vision by assisting with the proper unloading of donations, separating goods, weighing carts, organizing full carts, and accurately completing route paperwork. This role involves loading trailers according to specific guidelines, continuously recording product weights, and assisting with daily counting and entry of Stock on Hand. The driver also assists in loading/unloading trucks for transfers to stores.

Key focus areas include Safely maneuver and operate a tractor trailer truck through city streets and tight spaces, Complete daily store swaps of full trailers for empty, and Complete all required daily paperwork including vehicle inspection, trailer inspections, and maintenance forms.

Successful candidates bring CDL Class A, Doubles/Triples Endorsement, and 2-3 Years Driving Experience. Important skills include Maneuver Tractor Trailer Truck, Complete Daily Paperwork, Vehicle Inspection, Trailer Inspections, Maintenance Forms, and DOT Laws.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Maneuver Tractor Trailer TruckComplete Daily PaperworkVehicle InspectionTrailer InspectionsMaintenance FormsDOT LawsWorking Knowledge of Metro AreasDOT RegulationsOSHA RegulationsState Safety RegulationsSavers Safety RegulationsProfessional Interpersonal Relationship SkillsCustomer Service SkillsInitiativePersonal ResponsibilityAccountabilityKnowledge of Roads in Assigned AreaOrganization SkillsOperate Tractor Trailer Truck IndependentlyCommunicate OrallyCommunicate in WritingMulti-TaskMaintain Drivers LogsMaintain ReportsInterpret InstructionsConverse With General PublicUnderstand Highway Traffic Signs and SignalsRespond to Official InquiriesMake Entries on Reports and RecordsSet PrioritiesMeet Deadlines With FlexibilityDetailed-OrientedLift Up to 70 LbsPull or Push a Pallet JackStand Frequently Throughout the DayNavigate Work EnvironmentForklift Experience

Qualifications

DOT Medical CardPass Pre-Employment Drug ScreenMotor Vehicle Report Without Violations or Accidents Within Last Three YearsCDL/Class ADoubles/Triples Endorsement2-3 Years Driving Tractor Trailer Truck Experience3-5 Years Clean Driving RecordMust Be 21+

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

Job Title: CDL Truck Driver

Pay Range: $24.00 - $36.00

Savers Benefits

Geographic & job eligibility rules may apply

Healthcare Plans

Comprehensive coverage (medical/dental/vision) at a reasonable cost

Specialized health programs – Improve wellness (quit smoking, counseling, diabetes management, chronic joint pain)

Paid Time Off

Sick Pay

Vacation Pay - Approximately 1-2 weeks

6 paid holidays plus 1 to 2 additional floating holidays

Team member discounts

Up to 50% off store merchandise

Flexible spending accounts

Use pre-tax dollars for eligible health and day care expenses

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

A whole suite of free tools and resources to manage life’s challenges and maintain a healthy work-life balance

Retirement Plan

A 401k plan with generous company matching contributions to assist you in saving for a secure financial future.

Life insurance

Company provided peace of mind and the option to purchase a supplemental plan

Additional Benefits

Performance Merit Increases

Who we are:

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers® family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at savers.com.

Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.

What you can expect:

  • The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.

  • To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.

  • An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.

What you get:

Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one.

In-house expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.

Benefits offerings including:

  • Bundled health plans such as medical, Rx, dental and vision

  • Company-paid life insurance for extra protection and peace of mind

  • Programs to stop smoking, diabetes management coaching, and on demand care options.

  • A 401k plan with generous company matching contributions to assist you in saving for a secure financial future.

  • Paid time off from work for leisure or other hobbies.

  • A range of mental health services to assist you in managing daily life.

What you’ll be working on:

Supports Savers vision by assisting drivers to properly unload donations onto carts in the warehouse, separating soft and hard goods, large items and furniture, weighing carts, organizing full carts in warehouse, accurately completing route paperwork with weights and truck checks of empty trucks, loading trailers according to specific Savers guidelines, continuously recording product weights and type while loading trailers, assist with daily counting and entry of Stock on Hand. Assist in loading/unloading trucks for transfers to stores.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Safely maneuver and operate a tractor trailer truck through city streets and tights spaces

  • Complete daily store swaps of full trailers for empty

  • Complete all required daily paperwork including vehicle inspection, trailer inspections, and maintenance forms

  • Assist other drivers with workload when needed

  • Responsible for ensuring that trucks are clean and ready for use at the start of another shift

  • Checks vehicles to ensure proper safety and work conditions are in compliance withSavers policies and State/DOT laws

  • Employment is conditional on receiving a DOT Medical Card, passing a pre-employment drug screen as well as having a Motor Vehicle Report without any violations or accidents within the last threeyears

  • Perform other duties as assigned

What you have:

  • Working knowledge of the assigned metro areas

  • Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, state and Savers safety regulations and requirements

  • Demonstrate professional interpersonal relationship skills

  • Demonstrated strong customer service skills

  • Demonstrate skills showing initiative, personal responsibility, and accountability

  • Must have prior driving experience, excellent knowledge of the roads in assigned area

  • Demonstrated organization skills

  • Demonstrated customer service skills

  • Ability to operate a tractor trailer truck independently

  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing

  • Ability to multi-task

  • Ability to maintain drivers logs and reports

  • Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

  • Ability to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records

  • Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines with flexibility, and multi-task with minimal direction

  • Ability to be detailed-oriented

Minimum Required Education, Training and Experience:

  • CDL/ Class A required to be considered for this position

  • Doubles/Triples endorsement

  • 2-3 years’ experience driving a tractor trailer truck

  • 3-5 years clean driving record

  • Forklift experience is a plus

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 70 lbs

  • Ability to pull or push a pallet jack

  • Ability to stand frequently throughout the day

  • Able and willing to safely, cautiously, and efficiently navigate work environment that may include large industrial machinery, heavy equipment and product, elevated and uneven surfaces, and heights, and moving forklifts.

Minimum Age Requirements:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Travel: Related to position only within geographical area and essential functions or other areas as assigned

Work Type/Location: Varies on geographic area of role

Savers is an E-Verify employer

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