SEASONAL PART - TIME Christmas Driver (8797)

The Salvation Army•El Paso, TX

About The Position

The Christmas Driver operates non-DOT vans or trucks to support The Salvation Army’s Christmas Angel Tree and Christmas Kettle programs. The role transports bell ringers to and from designated kettle worksites and transports donations and gifts between homes, agencies, churches, malls, drop-off events, Corps locations, and the Christmas warehouse. The driver plans pickups by direct routes and follows schedules while maintaining the safety, security, and accountability of the vehicle and donations. The position also maintains vehicle cleanliness and may assist with janitorial work, traffic routing, and setting up or dismantling Christmas displays. Duties are performed in accordance with The Salvation Army’s mission, ministry, philosophy, culture, protocol, and Christian principles.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A minimum of 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 and safely transport employees in a van.
Ability to exert the physical energy required to perform assigned duties, including continuous stooping, standing, and climbing, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling moderate loads of 25–50 pounds and possibly heavy loads of 50–100 pounds.
Ability to perform general building-cleaning activities.
Ability to understand and act 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 return them to Corps or Area Command locations.
Drive non-DOT vans or trucks to pick up gifts and transport them to the Christmas warehouse or Corps.
Organize pickup schedules 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 and drop-off events at malls or other assigned locations.
Maintain the cleanliness of the truck or van inside and outside.
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 dismantle them at the end of the Christmas season.
Perform other related work as required.
Maintain the safety, security, and accountability of the vehicle and donations.
Perform duties and communications professionally and in accordance with The Salvation Army’s mission and Christian principles.