Driver Assistant

Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Assists the collection driver during daily route collection by loading, securing and unloading building materials and furniture. Ensure donors receive professional service.

Requirements

Exercises good judgment and work ethic whether on site or in the field.
Good customer relation skills.
Ability to operate basic materials handling equipment: pallet jack, 2-wheel dolly, 4-wheel dolly.
Must have basic computer skills and ability to operate a smartphone.
High school graduate or equivalent at least 18 years old
Ability to perform a physically-demanding job on a daily basis, regularly lifting at least 70 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with building materials a plus.

Responsibilities

Represents Habitat ReStore in a professional manner when dealing with donors, fellow staff members, and the general public.
Communicate effectively with donors and coworkers to ensure the efficient operation of collections
Assists collection driver in donor communication with smart phone during daily route.
Serves as ground guide during all backing operations of the collection vehicle.
In coordination with collection driver, conducts on site screening of all donated items, refusing unacceptable items and providing referrals where possible.
Loads and secures from damage donated materials from around the Greater Kansas City area, honoring the schedule and arrangements made with donors; unloads those materials in coordination with the receiving supervisor.
Completes and submits receipts and reports as directed.
In coordination with collection driver, performs preventative maintenance and upkeep on ReStore vehicles.
Provides field supervision to any staff members assigned to the position.
Serves as warehouse associate when all collections duties are fulfilled for the day, under the supervision of the receiving supervisor.
In coordination with collection driver, helps to maintains equipment stored on trucks as defined on the driver checklist.
Must always be in compliance with DOT rules and regulations by always wearing a seatbelt when riding in the collection vehicle.
Other duties as assigned.