Description

Planet Aid is a nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used textiles to protect the environment and support sustainable development in impoverished communities around the world is seeking a full-time, Driver II. Reporting to the Operations Manager.

This position has the responsibility of driving trucks of multiple sizes up to 20-foot box truck and transporting material from host locations to Planet Aid Business Unit; the driver will service the sites and routes provided by Planet Aid. Once the route is determined, the driver will be responsible for collecting all bagged and loose clothes and shoes in and around the bins. The driver will also be responsible for the proper maintenance of the sites which include cleaning and collecting all the eventual rubbish disposed in and around the bins.

Planet Aid’s mission is to inform, mobilize, and inspire individuals and communities to work together to bring about worldwide environmental and social progress. Planet Aid recognizes that the Earth's resources are finite and that good stewardship is essential for the well-being of current and future generations. The projects we support thus aim to protect the environment, reduce waste, and increase the efficient use of vital resources.

Planet Aid offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) match, paid holidays, paid sick days, marketplace, and vacations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other responsibilities may be assigned):

Demonstrate safe/efficient-driving skills
Complying with Federal, State, and Local laws guidelines
Good customer service and ability to communicate verbally with customers in a professional manner.
Ability to adhere to and enforce all safety procedures.
Served the donations bins designated on a route daily
Empty the donation bin, clean and collect eventual rubbish disposed in and around the bins
Unload the truck in the Planet Aid unit
Communicate with management any problem or safety preoccupation taken
Must be prepared and flexible to perform associated and related job functions that are not specifically identified in this job description.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent years of experience in place of diploma;
A valid driver's license;
Ability to obtain DOT Medical Card;
Knowledge of FMCSA Guidelines and the ability to communicate per FMCSA;
An insurance accepted driving record
2 years of commercial small-truck diving

Planet Aid is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.