About the role
TRUCK DRIVER
Sports Basement is hiring a Truck Driver.
Reports to: Sr. Manager and the Director of Operations.
Compensation: $24-30 an hour, non-exempt position. Specific starting wages are dependent on location and experience.
Full Description Summary:
Sports Basement is expanding our Logistics Team and is in search of a qualified Truck Driver. The primary responsibility of this role is the operation, organization, and maintenance scheduling for the truck. You will transport goods and materials safely and efficiently from store to store. Drivers are responsible for making sure customer, store, and company products arrive at their destination safely, organized, and on time. Our Transfer Truck hubs are located at our San Ramon and Santa Rosa locations. You will report directly to the San Ramon or Santa Rosa General Manager or Director of Operations and will be working with the Receiving Teams of nearly every store. You will get to drive all over the Bay Area delivering goods! Depending on the needs of the company, other duties may be assigned from time to time.
What you'll do
Truck Duties and Operations
- Check in and out with the Receiving/Rental department before departure, and assist with loading/unloading as needed.
- Accommodate or make arrangements for receiving/MODs when something unexpected comes up.
- Check every stop for mail or other special pick-ups.
- Perform a pre and post-drive inspection of the truck, including fluid levels, tire pressure, lights, fuel, etc. You will document a DVIR (Driver’s vehicle inspection report) and communicate issues to the proper personnel.
- Ensure, load and unload goods and materials from origin to destination, store to store, following routes and schedules.
- Perform your job SAFELY, including driving, loading and unloading, and securing the truck cargo area.
- Adhere to all traffic laws, regulations and safety procedures.
Apply Core Values
- Responsible for working with the management team to complete daily operations.
- Demonstrates “OK is not OK” and actively seeks out improvement opportunities for their assigned departments and personal leadership.
- Demonstrates the ability to delegate and give clear instructions to their staff and holds their team accountable to working efficiently to complete daily tasks and store operations.
- Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally to all levels of the business.
Staff Experience
- Perform your tasks with a positive attitude and effectively communicate problems or issues properly.
- Offer actionable ideas and solutions for truck operations. Including load management, receiving/store interfacing, general communications, etc.
- Effectively manage and communicate with on-truck support and/or other drivers on your route. (Weekday and/or weekend drivers)
- Willing to learn new things and new ways to contribute to the success of your role specifically, and the company in general.
Qualifications
- Valid Class C license required. At least 1 year and in good standing.
- Previous driving experience, preferably with long-haul experience.
- Preserve a good driving record.
- Be able to show proof of insurance.
- Ability to lift at least 40 lbs.
- Basic computer skills.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and the ability to identify and report mechanical issues.
- Must pass driver onboarding check to maintain employment
About Sports Basement
Since 1998, Sports Basement has been more than a sporting goods store - we're a community hub offering the best brands at Basement prices, with giving back baked into our DNA. What started as a weekend-only shop in a San Francisco warehouse has grown into multiple fully stocked Bay Area locations, several newly opened Southern California stores, in-house snow and bike shops, a thriving rentals program, and a robust e-commerce website at sportsbasement.com. We've come a long way, and we couldn't be prouder of the company we've become.
Our Mission
We're here to help our communities shine a little brighter, live a little greener, and make the outdoors more fun and accessible for everyone. Because your gear is more than just stuff, and we're more than just a store.
Our Core Values
A lot of companies say they care about customers, community, and the environment. We do too - but what sets us apart is how we actually live those values every day. A few principles that guide us:
- Couches before profit
- Economical vs. Extravagant
- Volunteer vs. Donate
- Proximity vs Productivity
- O.K. is not O.K.
- Doers vs. Degrees
- Creativity before efficiency
- Autonomy before rules
- YES! vs. NO
- Safety before speed
Benefits
Sports Basement offers competitive wages with real opportunities for advancement. Starting pay varies by location and experience - but the perks go well beyond the paycheck:
- Full health, dental, and vision coverage (full-time staff)*
- Profit-sharing bonus pool*
- 40% off our already low prices — for life (after 2,000 hours worked)
- A fully stocked kitchen with free breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner
- A free flight for every year-equivalent of hours worked
- Free skiing, camping, and biking trips through our Out of the Basement program
- Free use of rental gear
- 40% reimbursement on out-of-pocket costs for individual sports activities
- 401(k) plan
- Company ESOP retirement program*
- Flexible scheduling for students
*Seasonal team members are not eligible for our bonus program, ESOP, or health care plan.