Driver- Box Truck- Springfield

Driver – Box Truck Springfield, Co. 81073

Status:
Exempt Full‑Time – Entry/Mid‑Level

Job Location:

Springfield, Co. Refuge (Location)

Salary:
Annual – Starting at $60,000 – $70,000

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 26,001 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 (4 - 10-13 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.

• Working with Refuge staff and volunteers – as well as outside vendors 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

• Possess a valid Colorado driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record
• Solid understanding of driving/hauling/loading/unloading
• Knowledgeable with heavy equipment and general maintenance
• Heavy haul experience (is a plus but no 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

• 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 oriented 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.

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/threatening/hurting children and/or animals.

By applying you are authorizing the The Wild Animal Sanctuary to perform this background check.

Our Non‑Profit organization, "The Wild Animal Sanctuary" is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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 Description s are somewhat fluid and will change depending on the Organization’s strategic direction and overall objectives accordingly.