Senior Center Donation Pick Up Driver and Support Staff

Pleasant Grove City•Pleasant Grove, UT

About The Position

The Donation Pick-Up Driver & Support Staff safely operates organization vehicles to collect donated goods from commercial donors and serves as a public-facing representative of the Pleasant Grove Jacobs Senior Center. The role works approximately 20–25 hours per week under the general supervision of the Senior Citizen Director. Duties include inspecting and maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle, recording mileage and fuel receipts, reporting maintenance issues, handling and securing donations, evaluating donated items according to organizational guidelines, communicating with donors, and assisting with donation processing and other Senior Center duties when not driving. The position may require use of personal or City vehicles on City business.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Utah Driver's License, which must be maintained.
Prior pickup truck driving experience.
Knowledge of general supervisory and managerial principles and practices.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, subordinates, and other employees.
Ability to safely operate a vehicle and maintain a good driving record.
Ability to lift heavy items, frequently 50–70 pounds.
Ability to spend long periods standing, bending, kneeling, lifting, and climbing in and out of a truck or warehouse environments.
Ability to pass background checks and drug screenings as required by the organization.

Responsibilities

Safely drive and maneuver the Pleasant Grove City pickup truck in compliance with traffic laws.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections, including checking oil, tires, lights, and fluid levels.
Keep the vehicle cab and cargo areas clean inside and out.
Log daily mileage and gas receipts, and promptly report mechanical concerns to management.
Load and unload donated items safely using proper lifting techniques and equipment such as dollies, hand trucks, or liftgates.
Assess the quality and condition of donated goods and decide whether to accept or decline items according to organizational guidelines.
Secure and strap down cargo for safe transport.
Greet donors, collect official tax or in-kind donation receipts, and thank donors on behalf of the organization.
Communicate arrival times and route updates to donors and the Senior Citizen Director.
Represent the organization's mission clearly and positively.
Unload, sort, weigh, or log incoming donations at the store, pantry, or warehouse.
Supervise or coordinate with employees and volunteers on the placement of donations.
Assist the director with reporting, especially donation-related reporting.
Assist the director and staff with Senior Center duties when not on the road.