Box Truck Driver - Full Time (6570)

THE SALVATION ARMY • Fayetteville, AR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army is seeking a full-time Box Truck Driver to operate a truck/van along a scheduled route to pick-up donations and/or deliver merchandise to customers. This role ensures compliance with Salvation Army standards and state driving regulations. The driver will be responsible for lifting, carrying, loading, and unloading various donations, ensuring the safety and security of the vehicle and its contents. Additionally, the driver will assist with tasks in the Thrift Store and warehouse.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• One year experience driving a heavy-duty truck or large van
• Valid State Driver’s License
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
• Ability to read and follow a map and/or handwritten directions.
• Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects.
• Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
• Ability to drive a heavy-duty truck.

Nice To Haves

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Organizes scheduled pick-ups by most direct routes to save time and fuel consumption.
• Confers regularly with the Dispatcher to maintain awareness of scheduled pick-ups of donations in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains good relationships with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army.
• Ensures the truck meets the scheduled maintenance and performs operations maintenance in accordance with established standards.
• Salvation Army truck along scheduled route to pick-up donations and/or deliver merchandise to customers
• Operates the truck/van in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and state driving regulations
• Lifts, carries, loads and unloads variety of donations including furniture, appliances, clothing, etc.
• Ensures the safety, security and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times
• Assists in performing work in the Thrift Store and warehouse.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED