Seasonal Kettle Driver (HLC)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Indianapolis, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Kettle Driver, you will be responsible for driving an insured Salvation Army vehicle in order to transport bell ringers and equipment during the Red Kettle Campaign season. The Red Kettle Campaign duration is November through December. You will drive safely while traveling and report any incidents that occur immediately. You will also act as an Ambassador to promote public relations and ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years driving experience.
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard.
Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.
Physically able to get in and out of vehicle multiple times a day to set up kettles and stands
Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 30 pounds
May require bending, squatting, walking.
May require standing or sitting for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
Experience driving 12-passenger vans preferred.

Responsibilities

Use your knowledge of your assigned geographic area to drop off and pick up bell ringers in a pre-determined order, lock each kettle to the stand and store other equipment for transport as necessary
Assist with the placement of all kettles at approved corps locations prior to the first day of kettle season
Document time for the bell ringers and ensure the accuracy of all forms related to bell ringing
Assist in delivering kettles and necessary equipment (bell, apron, id tag, etc.) to Bell ringers at designated kettle sites, for both paid workers and volunteers as assigned
Assist in checking on assigned Bell Ringers throughout shift(s) to monitor their safety and activity
Report any concerns, incidents, and problems to the supervisor immediately
Assist in ensuring all kettles, bells , and aprons are safely secured and returned each day, report any broken equipment (i.e. stands, bells, aprons, locks, etc.) to supervisor immediately
Maintain the cleanliness of vehicles inside and out, be attentive to all fuel needs and other maintenance issues that may occur and report it to the appropriate staff immediately
Assist in ensuring the security of the kettles
Other tasks as assigned by leadership