Christmas Driver

THE SALVATION ARMY • Victoria, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Christmas Driver operates non-DOT vans or trucks for The Salvation Army’s Christmas Angel Tree and Christmas Kettle programs. The role transports bell ringers to and from designated kettle worksites and carries donations and gifts between assigned locations, homes, agencies, churches, the Christmas warehouse, and Corps locations. The driver is responsible for safe, secure, and accountable vehicle and donation handling, planning efficient routes, and keeping the vehicle clean. The position may also assist with cleaning, traffic direction, and setting up and dismantling Christmas displays. Work is performed outdoors and may involve changing weather and exposure to dirt, dust, and disagreeable sights or odors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of two years of driving experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of the assigned geographic area.
• Ability to organize routes to save time and gasoline.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with coworkers and donors.
• Ability to follow instructions and present a positive, professional image of The Salvation Army.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements and read and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to operate commercial equipment and safely transport employees in a van.
• Ability to perform general cleaning and the physical duties of the role, including continuous stooping, standing, and climbing, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling moderate loads of 25–50 pounds and possibly heavy loads of 50–100 pounds.
• Ability to perform duties in accordance with The Salvation Army’s mission, ministry, philosophy, culture, protocol, and Christian principles, and to communicate and work professionally.

Responsibilities

• Transport bell ringers to kettle worksites and pick them up from designated worksites for return to Corps or Area Command locations.
• Drive vans or non-DOT trucks to collect gifts and deliver them to the Christmas warehouse and/or Corps locations.
• Plan pickup schedules using direct routes and arrive at destinations according to schedule.
• Pick up gifts, stockings, and similar items from homes, agencies, churches, and other designated locations for delivery to the Corps.
• Maintain the interior and exterior cleanliness of the truck or van.
• Assist with janitorial and general cleanup at the Corps, warehouse, or assigned location as needed.
• Assist with directing traffic at Corps and/or Area Command warehouse locations during Christmas Angel Tree distribution when requested.
• Set up trees, tables, and stands for Christmas displays and dismantle them at the end of the Christmas season.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED