Christmas Driver - Waxahachie Corps

THE SALVATION ARMY • Waxahachie, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Christmas Driver transports bell ringers to and from kettle work sites and picks up bell ringers at designated sites for return to Corps or Area Command locations. The role also drives non-DOT vans or trucks to collect gifts and other donations from assigned locations, homes, agencies, churches, malls, and events, delivering them to the Christmas warehouse or Corps. The driver plans pickup routes to reach destinations on schedule and keeps the vehicle clean inside and out.

Work is performed outdoors, with exposure to changing weather and outdoor conditions, including dirt, dust, and disagreeable sights or odors. The position requires physical activity such as continuous stooping, standing, and climbing, as well as lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials and donations. Duties are to be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s mission, ministry, philosophy, culture, protocol, and Christian principles, with professional communication and conduct.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of driving experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to operate commercial equipment.
• Ability to exert the physical energy required to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to perform general cleaning activities for a building.
• Ability to safely transport employees in a van.
• Ability to continuously stoop, stand, and climb, and to lift, carry, push, or pull moderate (25–50 lb) and possibly heavy (50–100 lb) materials and donations.

Responsibilities

• Transport bell ringers to kettle work sites and return them from designated sites to Corps or Area Command locations.
• Drive non-DOT vans or trucks to collect gifts from assigned locations and deliver them to the Christmas warehouse or Corps.
• Organize scheduled pickups using direct routes and arrive at destinations according to schedule.
• Pick up gifts, stockings, and other donations from homes, agencies, churches, and other designated locations.
• Drive to and from drive-through or drop-off events at malls and other assigned locations.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the truck or van inside and outside.
• Perform duties and communications professionally and in accordance with The Salvation Army’s mission, ministry, philosophy, culture, protocol, and Christian principles.

What This Job Offers

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