Kettle Driver (8954)

The Salvation Army • Raleigh, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kettle Driver delivers Red Kettles to assigned retail locations in Wake County and retrieves them at the end of each bell-ringing shift. The role also transports paid bell ringers between The Salvation Army church on Wake Forest Road and their assigned locations, checks in with them during routes, and reports concerns to the Kettle Coordinator. The driver operates Salvation Army vehicles to transport donated gifts, stockings, and other Christmas program items to the Christmas warehouse.

This is a seasonal full-time position for November and December 2026. Work is performed in a vehicle and in a warehouse, with exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt, dust, and disagreeable sights and odors. The position requires driving a large van or minibus and performing physical tasks that may include stooping, standing, climbing, and handling materials or donations weighing 25–50 pounds and possibly 50–100 pounds.

Requirements

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to drive a large van or minibus.
• Ability to use a smartphone and follow map routes.
• Ability to perform continuous stooping, standing, and climbing.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull moderate-weight materials and donations (25–50 pounds) and possibly heavy materials and donations (50–100 pounds).
• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not required, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Red Kettles to assigned retail locations at the beginning of bell-ringing shifts and retrieve them at the end of shifts.
• Transport designated paid bell ringers between The Salvation Army church on Wake Forest Road and assigned retail locations.
• Follow routes and schedules assigned by the Kettle Coordinator.
• Check in regularly with paid bell ringers along assigned routes to verify attendance, provide support, and address issues.
• Promptly report concerns to the Kettle Coordinator.
• Operate Salvation Army vehicles to transport donated gifts, stockings, and other Christmas program items from churches, businesses, and designated collection sites to the Christmas warehouse.

What This Job Offers

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