Christmas Driver

THE SALVATION ARMY•Midland, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for driving vans or trucks (Non-DOT) to assigned locations for the Corps/Area Command Christmas Angel Tree program donations and gifts and/or Christmas Kettle program transportation of bell ringers to designated worksites. The driver ensures the safety, security, and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times. This role involves transporting bell ringers to kettle work sites and back, picking up gifts and delivering them to the Christmas warehouse or Corps, and participating in drive-thru or drop-off events. The driver is also responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
A minimum of two years driving experience.
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to operate commercial equipment.
Ability to exert the physical energy required to performing duties given.
Ability to perform general cleaning activities for building.
Ability to safely transport employees in a van.
Ability to perform all duties with an understanding of the mission, ministry, philosophy, culture, and protocol of The Salvation Army and conducts all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications.
Knowledge of The Salvation Army mission, philosophy, culture, protocol, and organizational structure.
Knowledge of the assigned geographic area.
Ability to organize route in a manner that saves time and gasoline consumption.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers and donors.
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

Drives vans to transport bell ringers to kettle work sites and picks them up at designated work sites back to Corps or Area Command locations.
Drives vans or trucks (Non-DOT) to and from assigned locations to pick up gifts and take to the Christmas warehouse and/or Corps.
Organizes schedule pick-ups by most direct route to arrive at destinations according to schedule.
Drives vans or trucks (Non-DOT) to homes, agencies, churches, and any other designated location to pick up gifts, stockings, etc. for delivery to the Corps.
Drives vans or trucks (Non-DOT) to and from Drive-thru and/or drop-off events at Malls or other assigned locations.
Maintains cleanliness of truck and/or van inside and outside.
Assists with janitorial and general clean-up work at the Corps, warehouse facility, or assigned location as needed.
Assists with routing of traffic, when necessary, at the Corps and/or Area Command warehouse locations during Christmas Angel Tree distribution as requested.
Assists with setting up trees, tables, and stands for Christmas display and disassembling at the end of the Christmas Season.
Performs other related work as required.