Christmas Driver

Salvation Army Careers•North Highlands, CA

About The Position

The Christmas Driver drives a truck, van, or automobile along established routes to deliver and collect food, toys, supplies, and inner-office mail in support of Sacramento County Social Services Christmas efforts. The position also provides warehouse and Family Services support as needed. The driver maintains vehicle records and cleanliness, inspects the vehicle, reports repair needs, and helps keep the work environment organized and clean. The role requires adherence to The Salvation Army’s policies and procedures, participation in required training, punctuality, reliability, and respectful communication.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Possess a valid California Class C driver license and be able to drive a DOT-regulated Salvation Army vehicle.
Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training.
Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
Demonstrate high integrity and agree with The Salvation Army’s mission statement.
Work independently without daily immediate supervision and contribute to a team environment while multitasking.
Adapt to varied assignments and timelines.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive materials and information.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a welcoming, helpful attitude toward all people.
Be able to learn modern office procedures and equipment and have knowledge of The Salvation Army’s practices, policies, and organizational resources.
Be punctual, organized, reliable, honest, and responsible.
Be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist intermittently or sometimes continuously; grasp, push, and/or pull objects; reach overhead; lift up to 50–70 pounds; and process written, visual, and/or verbal information.
Perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Drive a DOT-regulated truck to pick up and deliver food, toys, supplies, and inner-office mail between Salvation Army facilities and community locations.
Keep accurate mileage records.
Load the truck and clean its interior.
Inspect the vehicle regularly and report necessary repairs to the supervisor.
Provide warehouse support in the absence or presence of the Family Services Supervisor.
Assist the Family Services Supervisor with pickups related to Christmas programs.
Maintain an organized and clean work environment.
Follow agency policies and procedures and attend required Salvation Army training.
Act as a role model within and outside the agency and maintain a positive, respectful attitude.
Communicate regularly with the supervisor about property issues.
Report to work on time and prepared to perform the position’s duties.