Senior Center Donation Pick Up Driver and Support Staff

Pleasant Grove City•Pleasant Grove, UT

6d•$11 - $13

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Senior Citizen Director, the Donation Pick-Up Driver & Support Staff safely operates organization vehicles to collect donated goods from commercial donors. The position is a primary public-facing representative of the Pleasant Grove Jacobs Senior Center and is expected to provide courteous, professional service to donors. It is part-time and non-exempt, with approximately 20–25 hours per week and an hourly wage of $11.00–$13.00. The role also handles and documents donations, coordinates with employees and volunteers, assists with reporting, and helps the director and staff with Senior Center duties when not driving. The position requires frequent lifting of 50–70 pounds and extended periods of standing, bending, kneeling, lifting, and climbing in and out of a truck or warehouse environment. No hazardous or significantly unpleasant working conditions are stated.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Utah driver's license that must be maintained.
Prior pickup truck driving experience.
Knowledge of general supervisory and managerial principles and practices.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, subordinates, and other employees.
Physical capability to operate a vehicle safely and a good driving record.
Ability to frequently lift heavy items weighing 50–70 pounds.
Ability to spend long periods standing, bending, kneeling, lifting, and climbing in and out of a truck or warehouse environment.
Ability to pass background checks and drug screenings as required by the organization.

Responsibilities

Safely operate and maneuver the Pleasant Grove City pickup truck in compliance with local, state, and federal traffic laws.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections, including checking oil, tires, lights, and fluid levels.
Keep the vehicle cab and cargo areas clean, and log daily mileage, gas receipts, and maintenance issues.
Report mechanical concerns to management immediately.
Load and unload donated items safely using proper lifting techniques and equipment such as dollies, hand trucks, or liftgates.
Assess donated goods on-site and independently accept or decline items based on organizational guidelines.
Secure and strap down cargo for safe transport.
Greet donors, collect official tax/in-kind donation receipts, and express gratitude on behalf of the organization.
Communicate arrival times and route updates to donors and the Senior Citizen Director.
Represent the organization's mission clearly and positively.
Unload, sort, weigh, or log donations at the store, pantry, or warehouse facility.
Supervise or coordinate with employees and volunteers on donation placement.
Assist the director with necessary reporting, especially reporting related to donations.
Assist the director and staff with Senior Center duties when not on the road.