Christmas Driver

THE SALVATION ARMY • Bristol, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for driving a truck and/or van to various locations to pick up and deliver gifts and donations for the Christmas season. The role involves loading and unloading items, ensuring vehicle safety and compliance with regulations, and assisting with warehouse operations as needed. The driver will operate in various weather conditions and may be required to perform physical tasks such as lifting and carrying donations.

Requirements

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to operate commercial equipment.
• Ability to exert the physical energy required to performing duties given.
• Ability to perform continuous stooping, standing and climbing as well as lift and carry and/or push/pull moderate (25 – 50 lbs) and possibly heavy (50-100 lbs) materials and donations.
• A High School diploma or GED.
• A minimum of two years driving experience.
• A Valid Drivers License.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Drives truck and/or van to mall(s) to pick up gifts and take them to the Christmas warehouse.
• Responsible for driving the truck and/or van to and from homes, agencies and churches to pick up gifts, stockings, etc.
• Loads and unloads gifts from the truck to the warehouse.
• Operates the truck and/or van in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and State driving regulations.
• Lifts, carries, loads and unloads Christmas donations, gifts, stocks, etc.
• Ensures the safety, security and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times.
• Assists in performing work at the Christmas warehouse and center as requested.
• Organizing scheduling pick-ups by most direct route to arrive at destinations according to schedule.
• Assist with setting up trees, tables and stands for Christmas display and disassembling at the end of the Christmas Season.

What This Job Offers

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