Lead Driver: $16.00 Per Hour + Benefits & Incentives (Clovis, CA)

Lead Driver.

¨Pay: $16.00 per hour.

Must be available to work any of the seven days a week.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Drive company vehicles to donor sites as instructed by Manager or his/her assign, as determined by VD her/himself, or by routine route as may be provided.
• Ensure all donations are loaded, transported, and unloaded in a safe, organized, and timely manner.
• Maintain loading areas in clean, efficient, and workable condition.
• Return donor calls on a timely basis.
• Organize picks ups for optimal efficiency and punctuality.
• Screen products offered for donation for compliance with acceptance standards and effectively communicate exceptions to donors.
• Interact effectively with donor or donor representatives when acquiring donations.
• Effectively and professionally partner with, and supervise, other paid or volunteer staff assigned to assist the VD.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with warehouse employees regarding the nature of the donations and the related off-loading and handling requirements.
• Move inventory items with forklift equipment as needed.
• Exhibit positive working attitude by demonstrating respect for fellow workers, donors and customers.
• Assist with other duties as may be indicated by the Manager or his/her assign.
• Work cash register when staffing level requires additional help.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school degree or equivalent.
• A good driving record, including no DUI in the last 7 years.  
• Minimum one year Driver experience or related.
• Familiar with driving patterns in the Fresno County area.
• Exhibit reasonable mechanical aptitude about equipment and vehicles.
• Some experience operating fork lift and/or scissor lift equipment.
• Demonstrate reasonable familiarity with building materials.
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds, stand, squat, bend and climb in and out of a truck.
• Volunteer management experience preferred.
•  This position will occasionally be exposed to extremes in weather (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.).
• Must be forklift certified within 30 days of accepting position.