ReStore Driver
Austin Habitat for Humanity•Austin, TX
•$18 - $18•Onsite
About The Position
The ReStore Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient pickup, transport, and delivery of donated materials for Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStores. This role provides excellent customer and donor service, operates AHFH vehicles in accordance with safety and traffic laws, and supports ReStore receiving and warehouse operations.
Requirements
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Ability to multi-task
- Detail-oriented
- Able to work independently
- Able to deal with all kinds of individuals and remain consistent in keeping a professional demeanor
- Able to work a flexible schedule around store needs
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Valid Texas driver’s license with a clean driving record required
- Basic familiarity with GPS routing or delivery scheduling
- Regular physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials
- Frequent entry and exit from vehicles
- Able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance
- Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, traffic, noise, dust, and construction or donated materials
- Employees in this role are required to wear closed‑toe, reinforced footwear (such as steel‑toe or composite‑toe shoes) while performing driving, loading, unloading, and warehouse‑related duties
- Additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required depending on assigned tasks
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience driving box trucks or similar commercial vehicles in a professional setting
- Experience safely loading, securing, and transporting furniture, appliances, or building materials
- Forklift certification
- Familiarity with warehouse, donation center, or retail operations
- Prior experience working in environments with volunteers or the general public
- Knowledge of basic vehicle safety inspections and safe‑driving practices
- Experience following workplace safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Responsibilities
- Safely operate AHFH vehicles to pick up and transport donated materials according to scheduled routes
- Load, secure, transport, and unload donations in a manner that prevents damage to donor property and materials
- Conduct daily vehicle inspections prior to use, including fuel level and safety checks
- Communicate professionally with donors to confirm pickup details and provide donation receipts
- Follow all traffic laws, organizational policies, and safe‑driving practices; cell phone use while driving is prohibited except as permitted by law
- Assist ReStore receiving and warehouse teams with unloading and staging donations
- Oversee and provide guidance to volunteers assisting with donation pickups and unloading
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned vehicles, docks, and work areas
- Participate in safety meetings and proactively report unsafe conditions or incidents
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of ReStore operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
