Truck Driver (5217)
About The Position
This position is responsible for: Drives Salvation Army truck along scheduled route to pick-up donations and/or deliver merchandise to customers Operates the truck in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and state driving regulations; Lifts, carries, loads and unloads variety of donations including furniture, appliances, clothing, etc.; Ensures the safety, security, and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times; assists in performing work in the thrift store and warehouse. Key responsibilities: Confers regularly with the Donations Scheduler to maintain awareness of scheduled pick-ups of donations in accordance with the established policy. Drives to the dump and appropriate recycling centers to dispose of non-useable donations. Assists in working in all areas of the Thrift Store operations as needed. Physical requirements: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects up to 50 lbs regularly and greater than 50 lbs occasionally. Working Conditions: Work requires driving a vehicle daily with exposure to the outdoors where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not required
- One year experience driving a heavy-duty truck or large van, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Valid State Driver's License with clean driving record
- Ability to meet attendance requirements
- Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language
- Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects up to 50 lbs regularly and greater than 50 lbs occasionally
Responsibilities
- Drives Salvation Army truck along scheduled route to pick-up donations and/or deliver merchandise to customers
- Operates the truck in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and state driving regulations
- Lifts, carries, loads and unloads variety of donations including furniture, appliances, clothing, etc.
- Ensures the safety, security, and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times
- Assists in performing work in the thrift store and warehouse
- Confers regularly with the Donations Scheduler to maintain awareness of scheduled pick-ups of donations in accordance with the established policy
- Drives to the dump and appropriate recycling centers to dispose of non-useable donations
- Assists in working in all areas of the Thrift Store operations as needed
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Available Supplemental Insurance
- Available Voluntary Life Insurance and More!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
