Overnight Driver (Class A)

Job Title: Driver (Class A)

Department: Donated Goods Program (DGP)

Reports to: Transportation Area Manager

Shift: Thursday - Sunday; 7pm-7am

Pay: 28.50/ hr

Mission Support:

Goodwill Houston (GWH) is transforming lives by connecting people to opportunities that advance the future of work. Through education, training, and employment, we create pathways to success for individuals facing employment barriers. We empower people, strengthen families, and impact communities by addressing both immediate and future workforce needs. With the generous support of our donors and retail customers, we are changing lives through the power of work.

Position Summary:

Safely operate a GWH-owned, leased, or rented Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) to pick up and deliver goods and equipment to multiple retail locations in the greater Houston area. Complete assigned trailer swaps. Daily local routes will be assigned to ensure the timely and efficient flow of goods. The shift will be at least twelve (12) hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Safely operate tractor-trailers in accordance with traffic laws and GWH policies and procedures.

Adhere to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

Follow Hours of Service (HOS) regulations.

Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and report all defects to Dispatch.

Ensure vehicles are compliant with weight and load limits.

Deliver and pick up goods and equipment from GWH retail locations.

Ensure cargo is properly loaded and verify load accuracy when it is operationally safe to do so.

Must safely secure and transport empty equipment to GWH locations.

Complete all routes assigned daily within the timeframe.

Maintain contact with Dispatch for routing and instructions.

Transport merchandise in a safe, efficient manner.

Collaborate with retail associates at the location to safely load vehicles.