Christmas Kettle Driver

Salvation Army Careers • Salem, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kettle Driver assists with delivering and picking up kettles and stands, as well as other Christmas-related materials and personnel. The employee may ring bells at assigned locations when needed. The role requires maintaining kettle security and records, monitoring and maintaining the assigned vehicle, and working irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Work is performed outdoors in changing weather and involves frequent standing and walking, interruptions, and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds. Regular and punctual attendance is essential. Applicants must apply in person at 1865 Bill Frey Dr, Salem, OR 97301, on November 29 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at a Kettle Worker job fair. The recruiting opportunity closes November 7, 2026. The hourly wage is $17.20, and there are five positions. The selected candidate must pass a criminal history information check; convictions are considered individually and do not automatically preclude employment. The Salvation Army has a dress code, which will be shared at employment or orientation. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee acknowledges and agrees not to undermine or conflict with the Salvation Army’s religious mission and purposes.

Requirements

• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Pass a criminal history information check; a conviction does not automatically preclude employment, and circumstances will be considered.
• Be clean, neat, and courteous.
• Be knowledgeable about the areas to be serviced.
• Be able to drive in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Have knowledge of vehicle operation and maintenance.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to stand or sit in one location for extended periods outdoors and perform frequent combinations of standing and walking.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Acknowledge and understand The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and agree that work-related conduct will not conflict with or undermine its religious mission and purposes.
• Be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Drop off and pick up kettles daily and deliver them to and from designated locations.
• Maintain proper security for kettles.
• Assist with proper record-keeping for kettle systems, including kettle worker timesheets.
• Fill in as a bell ringer daily when needed.
• Check the vehicle’s condition daily and ensure it is properly cleaned and mechanically maintained.
• Maintain and submit the vehicle inspection report and mileage log weekly to the supervisor.
• Assist with delivery and pickup of Christmas-related materials and personnel as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed