Class A Driver for PA2 - The Salvation Army - San Jose ARC $27/hr

The Salvation Army Southern California•San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The Production Assistant 2 works in the Production Department and reports to the Operations Manager. The role involves driving assigned routes, collecting and handling donated materials, and safely loading and unloading trucks. The employee also provides courteous service to donors and customers, follows applicable safety and transportation rules, and trains and supervises a truck helper who is participating in a rehabilitation program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Class A driver's license.
Clean driving record.
Strong time-management and customer-service skills.
Ability to operate electronic equipment used for daily route information.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist intermittently or continuously.
Ability to grasp, push, and pull items such as files, carts, racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks, hand trucks, and miscellaneous carts.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive-motion tasks.

Responsibilities

Follow daily routing directions and do not go off route unless directed by the Transportation Supervisor or their designee.
Manage time to complete the route within the approved work schedule; complete routes each day unless an exception is approved by the Transportation Supervisor or their designee.
Safely load and unload the assigned truck and assist with other trucks as requested.
Handle donated materials safely, use assigned personal protective equipment, and protect donations from damage.
Train, instruct, and supervise the truck helper in their work assignment, modeling and teaching good personal and professional work habits.
Complete Bag & Tag as instructed by the supervisor and applicable procedure.
Complete daily pre- and post-trip checks; review pre-check exceptions with the Transportation Supervisor before operating the vehicle and post-check exceptions before clocking out. Ensure truck equipment is working and secured for transport.
Treat customers courteously and provide good customer service; promptly report donor problems and concerns from donation pickups to the supervisor through dispatch.
Promptly report truck accidents, personal injuries, and property damage to the immediate supervisor.
Follow DOT regulations and state and local laws, maintain a safe driving record, and attend required driver safety meetings.
Report safety-procedure infractions to the Transportation Supervisor.
Take meal and rest breaks in accordance with state law and company policy.
Perform other duties assigned by the Transportation Supervisor, Director of Production, or their designated representatives.