Bed & Bread Driver

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bed and Bread Driver is responsible for driving a truck on a designated route to make predetermined stops, loading and unloading meals, and respectfully serving meals to individuals at each stop. The role also includes the pick-up and delivery of donated items, conducting daily maintenance checks, and ensuring the cleanliness of the vehicle.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Ability to get along with people
Dependability
Good communication skills
TB Test and police clearance required
Authorization to work in the United States
Basic computer skills required
Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
Valid Michigan Chauffeur license and approved by The Salvation Army MVR
Pass an MDOT physical

Nice To Haves

Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Drive truck on route making predetermined stops according to schedule
Load and unload meals on the truck
Prepare and respectfully serve meals to all present at the stops
Pick up and/or delivery of donated items using box trucks as assigned
Transport items needing the use of box truck
Complete daily maintenance check of truck and report problems to designated person
Maintain cleanliness of truck while on route and thoroughly clean truck after route is completed
Assist in picking up donated items
Log the number of persons served
Safely operate vehicle and follow all ruling road
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Health Care Benefits which include: AFLAC
Voluntary life insurance benefits
Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment. Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
Employee Discounts
Paid Time Off which includes: Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available. Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment. The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
Birthday off with pay.
Paid holidays are effective immediately