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Truck Driver Salem OR
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Garten is excited to offer an opportunity to join our hardworking and missiondriven team as a Truck Driver. As a notforprofit organization focused on hiring people with disabilities we are dedicated to providing highquality services that make a meaningful impact in the community. For over 55 years we have operated with a strong commitment to excellence adapting and growing through changing times. This role provides the chance to contribute to a wellestablished organization that values dedication innovation and service.
General Position Summary:
This position is responsible for servicing assigned routes requiring collection of recyclable and confidential materials while providing excellent customer service. This position is responsible for performing all duties in a safe manner in accordance with Garten policies and procedures.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:
- Drives a variety of trucks < 26000gvw) for collection and delivery of recyclable materials.
- Picksup and maintains confidential materials in a secure environment.
- Performs accurate recordkeeping of materials per established procedures
- Loads and unloads materials from the vehicles in a safe and secure manner.
- Provides positive and timely customer service in the collection of material and delivery of required containers
- Coordinates special customer needs
Secondary Functions:
- Provides coverage for other divisions and organizational functions which require the pickup and delivery of materials equipment supplies furniture etc.
- Provides supervisory/management coverage in the absence of the Supervisor.
- Is available for extra work during peak periods (e.g. October November).
- Provides input on ways the organization can provide integrated employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
- Attends meetings and serves on teams/committees as assigned.
- Cleans and performs minor maintenance on vehicles.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Specific Job Skills Required:
- Excellent judgment decision making communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to actively participate in team development and teamoriented processes.
- Ability to operate computer hardware/software.
- Valid drivers license acceptable driving record and proof of current vehicle insurance.
- Ability to bend twist grasp and make repetitive motions of the hands wrists and feet.
- Ability to regularly push/pull up to 2000 pounds with a pallet jack to lift up to 70 pounds and to carry up to 40 pounds.
Education and/or Experience:
- A minimum of 6 months experience/training in driving a truck is preferred
Perks Include:
- FREE Kaiser Permanente Health Insurance
- FREE Dental Insurance
- FREE Vision Insurance
- FREE Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Garten Retirement Plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays and one paid floating holiday
Statement for all Job Postings:
Garten believes in fostering a workplace that recognizes talent encourages innovation and celebrates achievement. We are proud to focus on hiring people with disabilities. We also strive to ensure a welcoming and fair process for all qualified applicants. Our mission is to empower every employee to succeed and contribute to our organizations achievements. If you need assistance or accommodations during the job application or interview process please contact our Recruitment team at.
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