Christmas Driver

THE SALVATION ARMY•Laredo, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Christmas Driver operates non-DOT vans or trucks to transport bell ringers to and from kettle worksites and to collect and deliver Christmas Angel Tree program donations and gifts. The role includes planning pickups along direct routes and according to schedules, transporting donations to the Christmas warehouse or Corps, and driving to homes, agencies, churches, malls, and other designated locations. The driver is responsible for the safety, security, and accountability of the vehicle and donations. The position also supports seasonal operations through vehicle cleaning, janitorial and general cleanup, traffic routing, and setting up and taking down Christmas displays. Work is performed outdoors and may involve exposure to changing weather, dirt, dust, and disagreeable sights or odors. Physical duties include continuous stooping, standing, and climbing, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials weighing 25–50 pounds and possibly 50–100 pounds. Duties must be performed professionally and in accordance with The Salvation Army’s mission, ministry, culture, protocol, and Christian principles.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of driving experience.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Meet attendance requirements.
Read and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to operate commercial equipment and safely transport employees in a van.
Ability to perform general cleaning activities and exert the physical energy required for assigned duties.
Ability to stoop, stand, and climb continuously, and lift, carry, push, or pull moderate (25–50 lb) and possibly heavy (50–100 lb) materials and donations.
Perform duties and communications professionally and in accordance with The Salvation Army’s mission, ministry, philosophy, culture, protocol, and Christian principles.

Responsibilities

Drive vans to 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 transport them to the Christmas warehouse or Corps, organizing pickups along direct routes to meet schedules.
Drive to homes, agencies, churches, and other designated locations to pick up gifts, stockings, and other donations for delivery to the Corps.
Drive to and from drive-through or drop-off events at malls and other assigned locations.
Maintain the cleanliness of the interior and exterior of trucks and vans.
Assist with janitorial and general cleanup work at the Corps, warehouse, or other assigned location as needed.
Assist with routing traffic at Corps or Area Command warehouse locations during Christmas Angel Tree distribution when requested.
Set up trees, tables, and stands for Christmas displays and disassemble them at the end of the Christmas season.
Ensure the safety, security, and accountability of the vehicle and donations.
Perform other related work as required.