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CDL A, Driver - Southern Colorado Region OTR

CDL A, Driver - Southern Colorado Region OTR

at Discover Goodwill Of Southern & Western Colorado

Colorado Springs, CO

Posted: 4-24-2025

Transportation

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$53,040/year

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About this Career

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Skills

Customer Service, Dollies, Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Lifting Ability, Pallet Jacks, Truck Driving, Communication, Time Management, Operations, Defensive Driving, Loading And Unloading, Logistics Management, Teamwork

Job Description

  • Description
  • Application Deadline Monday April 28th, 2025
  • _Goodwill offers a chance to make a difference!_ _Come join our incredible Goodwill Of Colorado team!_
  • The CDL OTR truck driver will be assigned a primary route to either the Durango, Grand Junction or Montrose location. The CDL OTR Truck driver may be assigned a secondary route based on business needs.
  • Pay:
    $25.00
  • 26.00 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. _Candidates offered this position will be required to successfully complete pre-employment screening, which could include: a background check, drug test, reference check, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, and/or MVR (if applicable, based on position). In addition, certain positions will require repeated screening processes, and your employment with Goodwill of Colorado will remain contingent upon the results of any continued screening processes._
  • JOB SUMMARY
  • The Driver, CDL (Commercial Driver's License) 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. Due to the constant contact with internal and external customers it is essential that CDL Truck Drivers provide excellent customer service displaying an "Attitude of Gratitude" in order to support the mission of the organization.
  • ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • + Provide excellent Customer Service with an "Attitude of Gratitude.
" + Load/unload cargo and secure load as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Colorado Department of Transportation. + Keep accurate records of the amount and type of cargo being delivered as well as other Colorado Department of Transportation logs. + Conduct pre/post trip safety checks and inspections of both truck and trailer, reporting defects, and mechanical problems as necessary to Transportation and Logistics Manager. + Plan travel routes effectively to ensure safety and timeliness. + Crosstrain in other departments/areas and act as back-up for other areas as required. + Have the ability to stand-in for long haul operations as a short-term solution, while following FMCSA rules/guidelines for Hours-of-Service compliance. + Flexibility to support Goodwill of Colorado transportation operations encompassing all Retail Support Centers. + Possess proficiency/familiarity with tire chain-up/down procedures and when it is required. + Perform all other duties as assigned.
  • QUALIFICATIONS
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education:
+ A High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. + A current and valid Commercial Driver's License with valid medical certification is required.
Experience:
+ A minimum of two (2) years of CDL truck driving experience is preferred but not required. Must have an established safe driving record.
Other:
+ 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 75lbs, use a dolly and pallet jack as required. + Able to work a varied schedule that could include evenings, weekends, and holidays with overtime as necessary. + Able to communicate effectively with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers. + A valid CDL endorsement is required. + The incumbent will be required and must have the ability to drive for company business
  • . _
    • Per auto vehicle insurance carrier requirements: For applicants/employees to qualify for inclusion on the Goodwill driver insurance schedule, for purpose of driving Goodwill fleet vehicles, or for purpose of receiving company mileage reimbursement they must be at least:_ + _19 years of age (not engaged in passenger transportation),_ + _25
    • 70 years of age for all passenger transportation services,_ + _21 years of age for CDL.
    _ _Applicants/employee will be required to undergo a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and background check; applicants/employees must disclose all moving traffic violations or vehicle crashes (within the last five (5) years)(
    Note:
    not all violations are a disqualification for employment and each case will be reviewed by the insurance carrier); must have valid Colorado State driver license; must also be able to operate company vehicle, and adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws governing vehicle operation._ _Applicants/employees using their personal vehicle for company business (receiving company mileage reimbursement), must have valid vehicle insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle must be in roadworthy condition._
    Core Competencies:
    + Customer Focus, Level 2 + Communication, Level 2 + Decision Quality, Level 2 + Excellence, Level 2 + Knowledge and Skills, Level 2 + Teamwork, Level 2 + Trust, Level 2
    Functional Competencies:
    + Time Management
    • 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
    • Job Title:
      391
    • Driver, CDL Dept Number:
      Varies
    • Ops•The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • Guide to
    Physical Requirements:
    • + •Continuously (5-8 hours)•+ •Frequently (3-4 hours)•+ •Occasionally (1-2 hours)•+ •Never•
    LIFTING:
    (as defined by ADA)
    Heavy:
    45 lbs & over•
    FREQUENTLY
    Moderate:
    15-44 lbs•
    FREQUENTLY
    Light:
    14 lbs & under•
    FREQUENTLY CARRYING
    Heavy:
    45 lbs & over•
    FREQUENTLY
    Moderate:
    15-44 lbs•
    FREQUENTLY
    Light:
    14 lbs & under
    • FREQUENTLY PUSHING/PULLING
    • FREQUENTLY
    REACHING
    Above Shoulder
    • OCCASIONALLY
      At Shoulder
    • FREQUENTLY
      Below Shoulder
    • FREQUENTLY TWISTING
    • FREQUENTLY BENDING
    • FREQUENTLY
    KNEELING/CRAWLING
    • OCCASIONALLY SQUAT
    • OCCASIONALLY
    CLIMBING
    Use of legs only (stairs)
    • OCCASIONALLY
      Use of arms & legs (ladders)
    • OCCASIONALLY HEARING
    • CONTINUOUSLY VISION:
      Visual, close
    • CONTINUOUSLY
      Visual, distant
    • CONTINUOUSLY
      Visual, depth perception
    • CONTINUOUSLY HANDS/FINGERS
      Simple grasping
    • CONTINUOUSLY
      Fine Manipulation
    • CONTINUOUSLY
      Repetitive Movements
    • CONTINUOUSLY WALKING
    • FREQUENTLY
    STANDING
    • FREQUENTLY SITTING
    • CONTINUOUSLY
    SPEAKING
    • FREQUENTLY OTHER, please describe
    • CONTINUOUSLY
    • Driving Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
    For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
  • Other Job Posting Details

    Salary

    Minimum

    Maximum

    $52,000/yr

    $54,080/yr

    MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

    High school or GED

    MINIMUM YEARS EXPERIENCE

    2