Christmas Driver - Waxahachie Corps (9335)

The Salvation Army • Waxahachie, TX

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About The Position

The Christmas Driver transports bell ringers to and from kettle work sites and picks up and transports gifts, stockings, and other donations to the Christmas warehouse or Corps. The role involves driving vans or non-DOT trucks between assigned locations, planning pickup schedules along the most direct routes, and arriving at destinations on schedule. The driver also supports drive-through and drop-off events and maintains the cleanliness of the vehicle 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 the physical ability to stoop, stand, climb, and lift, carry, push, or pull materials and donations. Duties must be performed professionally and in accordance with The Salvation Army’s mission, ministry, philosophy, culture, protocol, and Christian principles.

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 and safely transport employees in a van.
• Ability to perform general cleaning activities.
• Ability to perform continuous stooping, standing, and climbing, and lift, carry, push, or pull moderate (25–50 lb) and possibly heavy (50–100 lb) materials and donations.
• Ability to perform duties with an understanding of The Salvation Army’s mission, ministry, philosophy, culture, and protocol, and with a high level of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Transport bell ringers by van to kettle work sites and pick them up at designated sites for return to Corps or Area Command locations.
• Drive vans or non-DOT trucks to pick up gifts at assigned locations and deliver them to the Christmas warehouse or Corps.
• Plan pickup schedules using direct routes and arrive at destinations according to schedule.
• Pick up gifts, stockings, and other items from homes, agencies, churches, and other designated locations for delivery to the Corps.
• Drive vans or non-DOT trucks to and from drive-through and drop-off events at malls or other assigned locations.
• Maintain the interior and exterior cleanliness of trucks and vans.
• Perform duties and communications professionally and in accordance with The Salvation Army’s mission and Christian principles.

What This Job Offers

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