Driver- Box Truck- Springfield, CO. 81073

Springfield, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 60000 - 70000

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Driver- Box Truck Springfield Co. 81073

Status:Exempt Full-Time Entry/Mid-Level

Job Location:Springfield Co. Refuge (Location)

Salary:Annual- Starting at $60000 $70000

Benefits: After 60 Days Health Dental & Vision (401K offered after 30 Days of Employment)

Primary Function:Driving/Laborer/Loading/Unloading

Direct Supervisor:Executive Director

Posted:Until -Filled

The Wild Animal Sanctuary is searching for a FULL-TIME Truck Driver under 26001 pound vehicle. This opportunity is a permanent position with health benefits after 60 days and good pay. Class B license preferred but not mandatory. Specifically we are seeking an individual who is a dedicated diligent and motivated team player; who will serve as a representative of the Refuge and drive to multiple locations stores 4 days a week to pick up and deliver supplies for the animals.

The Refuge has one full-time truck driving position that requires good inner-city and highway drivers that can lift and maneuver heavy 55 gallon barrels (weighing 100 to 300 pounds) of food in an out of the trucks on a regular basis.

These drivers run specific routes Monday through Saturday (hour days) and go to dozens of locations/stores picking up surplus food. They require someone with good driving skills able to drive manual transmissions and move heavy barrels each day.

Weekly maintenance checks on trucks are also part of the job and maintaining shipping receipts as well as entering data into the computer are part of the job.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Working with Refuge staff and volunteers - as well as outside venders in a positive manner
Maintaining a strict schedule of pick up locations and delivery back to Refuge
Proactively communicating information accurately.
Anticipating and attending to truck maintenance needs
Maintaining paperwork and database information in a professional and efficient manner
Handling heavy 55 gallon barrels of food in and out of the truck (may weigh 75 to 300 pounds)
Properly securing loads and maintaining equipment
Act as a liaison between the Refuge and Walmart Staff
Cleaning trucks and managing fuel use
Daily paperwork and weekly computer reports

Requirements:

Required/Other Qualifications:
- Possess a valid Colorado drivers license and have a satisfactory driving record
- Solid understanding of driving/hauling/loading/unloading
- Knowledgeable with heavy equipment and generalmaintenance
- Heavy haul experience (is a plus but no a requirement)
- Ability to liaise with other departments to achieve a common goal
- Flexible to driving long distances as needed
- Log/Record any data mandated
- Able to work inside outside and LIFT UP TO 75 - 300 POUNDS REGULARLY

Personal Characteristics:

Self-motivated productive and results-oriented
Keeping an organized and tidy workspace
Flexible ability to adapt to change and shifting priorities and to work simultaneously on a variety of complex projects
Teamwork orientated with ability to work independently
Patient a good listener and a heart for animals
Desire to learn grow and be coached
Contribute to a positive culture

* All assignments require employees to maintain a clean safe and well maintained Refer-truck - which the Sanctuary owns and operates.

Clear Focus:

The above Job Description is intended to describe the general duties/nature of the level of work being performed by the Driver. This Job Description is not to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required. Job Descriptions are somewhat fluid and will change depending on the Organizations strategic direction and overall objectives accordingly.

Background Check Statement:

Approval for Hiring is contingent upon successfully passing a background check prior to your Hiring/Acceptance/Offer. This background check does not report to any credit bureau and no impact will be seen on the applicants side. This process helps the Company screen for any past background experiences that pose a threat or a discrepancy to the Organization as TWAS does not hire any violent offenders or individuals that have been charged criminally involving endangering/threating/hurting children and/or animals. By applying you are authorizing the The Wild Animal Sanctuary to perform this background check.

EEOC Statement:

Our Non-Profit organization The Wild Animal Sanctuary is an equal opportunity applicants will be considered foremploymentwithout attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Driver- Box Truck Springfield Co. 81073Status:Exempt Full-Time Entry/Mid-LevelJob Location:Springfield Co. Refuge (Location)Salary:Annual- Starting at $60000 $70000Benefits: After 60 Days Health Dental & Vision (401K offered after 30 Days of Employment)Primary Function:Driving/Laborer/Loading/Unloa...