Christmas Driver (8017)

The Salvation Army • Temple, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Drives vans or trucks (Non-DOT) to assigned locations for Corps/Area Command Christmas Angel Tree program donations and gifts and/or Christmas Kettle program transportation of bell ringers to designated worksites; ensures the safety, security and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• A minimum of two years driving experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• 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.
• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED