Driver

Job Title: Donation Pick Up & Delivery Driver

Reports to: Director of Enterprise

Status: Full Time, 9AM-5PM Monday-Friday

Starting pay: $22-23/hour + full benefits, $1/hour bilingual differential available

Are you an experienced driver who wants to help our community and reduce waste? Seeking a role you can feel proud of and a team you want to work with? Apply today to join our team!


compensation package:

Starting wage of $22-$23/hour, with $1/hour bilingual pay differential available. Current benefits based on 1.0 FTE include:

  • 100% employer-paid Kaiser medical coverage for employees and 40% employer-paid coverage for spouse and dependent children (silver base plan or bronze high-deductible plan). Gold buy-up plan available at additional employee cost.

  • 100% employer-paid dental coverage for employees and 40% employer-paid coverage for spouse and dependent children, with vision benefit, through Standard Insurance.

  • Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Savings Accounts available.

  • 5 weeks paid time off and 7 paid holidays accrued annually.

  • Employer-paid Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • 401(k) Plan (pre- and post-tax options available)

  • Free RBC Education Class attendance (materials fees may apply)

  • 20% ReBuilding Center store discount


Job Summary:

The Driver provides excellent customer service to customers, volunteers and donors; supports operations by picking up material donations and delivering materials to customers and completing materials-related projects; and supports company-wide initiatives and events. This position works closely with the entire Store department.


Primary Responsibilities

  • Customer Service:

    • Provide excellent customer service to customers, volunteers, donors, members and other RBC guests at all times.

    • Provide safe, welcoming, and accessible service for all people.

    • Provide information, inspiration, and alternative solutions.

    • Communicate effectively with coworkers, volunteers, donors, customers and the public throughout the day.

  • Driving & Material Handling:

    • Drive vehicles in a safe and legal manner at all times, protecting yourself and others from harm.

    • Ensure that all materials are safely arranged and secured, and are loaded to facilitate safe and efficient unloading and taking care to ensure that materials are not damaged during transport.

    • Qualify and accept donations and materials in accordance with acceptance guidelines.

    • Load and unload trucks manually and/or with mechanical assistance in accordance with safety standards

  • Teamwork:

    • Demonstrate positive personal relations with all, and actively employ the ability to work as part of a team with co-workers and volunteers.

    • Train fellow employees as needed.

    • Actively participate and contribute to team, department and all-staff meetings.

    • Work side by side with volunteers on special projects and while carrying out day-to-day work duties

  • Operations:

    • Provide accurate, legible donation receipts to donors for donated materials and sales tickets for store customers.

    • When not assigned to drive, work in all areas of the store and material storage sites: lumberyard, appliances, doors & windows, cabinets, plumbing, lighting, etc. to organize, price, stock and merchandise materials, and assist guests.

  • Safety:

    • Inspect trucks daily for road safety and comply with applicable ODOT regulations and standards.

    • Follow all safety procedures, rules and regulations.

    • Ensure that coworkers, volunteers, and the public are safe when materials are being loaded/unloaded and moved, and when forklift is in use.

    • Directly contribute to a safe work environment at all times including resolving, if possible, any noticed hazards.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

  • At least one year of experience driving box trucks

  • A valid driver’s license and clean 5-year driving history, demonstrating exceptional safety, awareness, and patience.

  • At least 5 years of experience driving a forklift.

  • Lift, push, pull and carry up to 75 lbs. safely throughout the workday, using ergonomically correct lifting methods. Conduct repetitive movements including stacking, lifting, bending, and other related physical tasks. Work on concrete floors throughout the workday in all types of weather.

  • Customer service experience and excellent verbal communication, listening, problem-solving and teamwork skills.

  • Ability to defuse conflict and prevent escalations in stressful or challenging situations.

  • Enjoy working with diverse circles of people from varied backgrounds and the general public.

  • Commitment to ReBuilding Center’s mission and values.

  • Ability to pass DOT physical exam.


expectations:

  • • See opportunities where others see challenges and demonstrated grace and humor under pressure.

  • Be self-motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic.

  • Embrace RBC’s values of Sustainability, Inclusion, Scrappiness, Fun, Compassion and Respect.


Pluses:

  • Knowledge of building materials or antiques

  • Bilingual Spanish/English (pay differential)

  • Valid CDL


to apply:

Position open until filled. We will be interviewing on an on-going basis. Complete an online application or fill out a hard copy application at our store at 3625 N Mississippi Ave. No phone calls, please. More info at www.rebuildingcenter.org/careers.


about rebuilding center

ReBuilding Center is on a mission to make reuse and repair accessible to all as a means to reduce waste, end overconsumption, and empower homeowners and renters by making better use of our existing resources. We know that the ability to perform home repairs is one of the key factors in keeping people in their homes longer, especially people living with low incomes, and with the high cost of building materials our services are needed now more than ever. Through our huge retail warehouse of affordable reclaimed building materials and our repair skills classes, we aim to normalize reuse and help people perform safe, affordable, sustainable home repairs and improvements to build economic resilience, keep stuff out of landfills, and keep people in their homes.

What’s it like to work at ReBuilding Center? For starters, you can bring your whole self to work. Our team finds joy in their work, and we make sure the people we serve find joy in their experience with us. We’re a scrappy bunch, focused on sustainability, respect for ourselves and our community, and teamwork. And we continually learn and improve our practices, policies, environment, and culture to move in the direction of becoming an actively anti-racist organization. We love this place!


ReBuilding Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we maintain a team that reflects the diversity of the  communities we serve. Over and above our commitment to non-discrimination, we seek to employ members of the  community who have experienced poverty and members of historically marginalized groups. 

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