Christmas Driver

The Salvation Army Southern California • Lewiston, ID

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Christmas Kettle Driver works for The Salvation Army’s Lewiston Corps during the Christmas season. The role drives bell ringers, stands, collection buckets, and related supplies to scheduled locations, and performs other Christmas-related driving duties, including food and toy pickups. The position is temporary and non-exempt, scheduled Monday through Saturday, with some split shifts and up to 15 hours per week. The expected work period is approximately November 20 through December 24. Work is in person at various jobsites throughout the local area. Some duties may take place outdoors in inclement weather, with possible discomfort from noise, rain, snow, dust, dirt, and changing weather conditions. The position reports to Capt. Brian Qualls.

Requirements

• Possess a valid in-state driver’s license.
• Pass The Salvation Army’s in-house driving test and a motor vehicle records check.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be willing to continually lift 30 pounds and occasionally lift 50 pounds.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of six months of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review the daily kettle schedule provided by the Commanding Officers and gather supplies needed at the various locations, such as buckets, bells, and aprons.
• Drive scheduled routes to deliver bell ringers or meet them at their assigned posts.
• As needed, assist the Commanding Officers in forming the daily worker schedule and provide observations that could affect bell ringers’ performance.
• Instruct bell ringers on their responsibilities, including remaining at their assigned location, ringing the bell, and taking required breaks and lunch.
• Conduct welfare checks of bell ringers during their shifts as directed and record observed violations of their duties.
• At the end of each location shift, pick up the collection bucket and secure equipment no longer needed by the bell ringer.
• Immediately report problems to the Commanding Officers.
• Perform other job-related tasks and functions as assigned.
• Perform other Christmas-related driving duties as assigned by the Commanding Officer, including food and toy collection pickups.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED