1099 Independent Driver Jobs in Springfield, IL (NOW HIRING)

Our Mission: Providing people the skills and resources to become self-sufficient through the power of work.

Our Diversity Statement: LLGI recognizes our employees’ differences in age, disability, veteran status, ethnicity, national origin, language, race, religion, family and marital status, social-economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation and other unique attributes. The individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, unique capabilities and talent our employees bring to the workplace represents an essential part of our culture.

Job Title: Truck Driver 

Department: Retail Operations & Transportation 

Reports To: Director of Transportation and Logistics 

Classification: Non-Exempt 

EEO-1 Category: First/level officials 

Safety Sensitive: No 

Supervises: N/A 

Job Summary 

Drives a tractor trailer or box truck, and LLGI buses on assigned routes or special runs. Receives, loads and transports goods. Works in collaboration with Lead Truck Drivers to achieve transportation and logistics objectives. 

Essential Job Duties 

1. Operate tractor trailers and/or straight trucks and 15 passenger buses on assigned routes. 

2. Conduct and complete a pre-trip checklist. 

3. Maintain daily trip log including road and vehicle conditions and information. 

4. Transport trailers to and from designated locations. 

5. Drive forklift duties and perform related duties. 

6. Maintain proper truck load distributions, unload and move goods. 

7. Load and unload trailers. 

8. Ensure compliance with transportation policies, procedures and programs. Remain current on all government regulations, inspections and reporting. 

9. Drive special routes and performs related duties during special organizational events. 

10. Perform general warehouse duties. 

11. Contribute to team success by involving others in work processes, decisions and actions. 

12. Participate in required training. 

13. Communicate the organization’s mission, vision, values and promote diversity. 

14. Work independently and effectively manage time to ensure that work is completed. 

15. Travel to locations within as well as outside the LLGI territory. 

16. Ensure that the customer’s perspective is a driving force behind customer satisfaction. 

17. Seek to understand the customer’s circumstances, problems, expectations and needs. 

18. Identify customer service issues and create solutions. 

19. Build customer awareness around our mission. 

20. Identify and correct conditions that affect employee and customer safety. 

21. Comply with safety standards. 

22. Identify opportunities, generate ideas to improve transportation and logistics objectives. 

23. Initiates action to maintain daily transportation and logistic goals. 

24. Partner with leadership and retail players to identify, assess, create and implement process improvement. 

25. Embrace the values, vision and mission of LLGI. 

26. Initiate action to accomplish objectives by being proactive. 

27. Seek to understand individual differences and values to build workplace relationships. 

28. Actively pursue personal development opportunities. 

29. Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Competencies 

Adaptability Managing Conflict Stress Tolerance Communication Tenacity Urgency 

Education, Experience, and Credentials 

Requires high school diploma or equivalent 

Requires one year experience driving and operating a tractor trailer and straight trucks. Must be 21 years old and possess a valid CDL (Class A Preferred). 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

Requires certification as a forklift operator or ability to obtain certification within 6 months. Complies with all Federal Motor Carrier regulations as well as federal, state and local driving / transportation regulations. 

Requires ability to perform sorting and packing tasks to secure donations. 

Requires ability to work a variety of schedules. 

Requires the ability to recognize potential issues before they arise, and recommend appropriate solutions. Requires documentation of the successful completion of the USDOT Medical Examination.Requires a valid driver’s license, safe driving record, proof of insurance and reliable transportation 

Requires the ability to work independently while fostering a strong team atmosphere 

Conveys information clearly through verbal and written communication. 

Maintains confidentiality of information related to LLGI operations, financial matters and personnel matters. Demonstrates sensitivity and the ability to communicate with a diverse population, promotes diversity and inclusion throughout the organization. 

Interacts with people in a manner that enhances their dignity, privacy and confidentiality. Requires a high level of professionalism, integrity, business conduct and ethical behavior. Understands and follows LLGI policies and procedures. 

Requires ability to be consistently at work and on time on scheduled work days. 

Embraces the mission, vision and values of LLGI. 

Physical Requirements 

Requires physical stamina and strength to lift or carry up to fifty (50) pounds. 

Requires ability to push carts weighing a minimum of 250 pounds. 

Requires ability to safely use pallet jack with loads ranging from 100 to 700 pounds. 

Requires ability to perform a combination of tasks such as stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, reaching, carrying, pushing or pulling objects. 

Requires ability to reach by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. 

Environmental Conditions 

Requires ability to work in a light industrial/warehouse environment. 

Scope of work includes office, light industrial and warehouse settings with exposure to heat, cold, dirt, dust, pet hair, mold and other allergens. 

Subject to work in an office, light warehouse, store showroom and surrounding grounds setting Subject to exposure to allergens including dirt, dust, mold, metals, rubber, plastics, latex, and pet hair Requires visual acuity to work in an environment with changing and/or low light levels. 

Equipment and Tools 

Trucks, trailers, busses, forklift, pallet jack, scales, bale carts, 2 wheel dollies (hand truck), 4 wheel dollies (flat carts), 4 wheel metal/plastic cages, material lifts, furniture dollies, bushel carts, personal protective equipment, telephone, wheeled spring carts, wheeled deep carts, wheeled z-racks and basic warehouse equipment. 

Regular Contacts 

LLGI Personnel Volunteers/Community Service Workers Vendors/Suppliers General Public Donors/Customers Service Participants