Truck Driver (Non-CDL)

Salvation Army Careers•Fairbanks, AK

10d

About The Position

The Truck Driver is responsible for the safety and security of trucks and equipment and the safe handling of goods and materials. The role also assists with marking and moving merchandise in day-to-day warehouse operations. The position is based at The Salvation Army Fairbanks Corps and reports to the Corps Officers. It is full-time, 40 hours per week, and non-exempt. The position requires a current Alaska driver’s license and authorization under State of Alaska requirements to operate the trucks used by The Salvation Army. The driver plans routes, inspects and maintains vehicles, transports donations and merchandise, and supports warehouse and thrift store operations. The role involves working indoors in a warehouse and outdoors while loading and unloading trucks, with occasional exposure to very cold temperatures and wet conditions. The employee must complete The Salvation Army’s required online course and background checks, and pass its Driver Safety Course. The employee must also acknowledge and respect The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and ensure work-related conduct does not conflict with or undermine its mission.

Requirements

Ability to carry out oral and written instructions with minimal supervision.
Licensed under State of Alaska requirements to operate trucks such as those used by The Salvation Army.
Ability to read map books, plan routes, and use a two-way radio.
Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service to internal and external customers.
Current Alaska driver’s license with acceptable driving and criminal history records.
Ability to understand, follow, and give written and oral instructions, and to work comfortably with diverse individuals in person and by telephone.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and apply ratios and percentages in practical situations.
Punctual, organized, self-motivated, flexible, and willing to learn and assist others.
Must complete the required online course and pass The Salvation Army’s employment background checks.
Must complete and pass The Salvation Army Driver Safety Course and have an acceptable driving history.
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must acknowledge The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and ensure work-related conduct does not conflict with or undermine its religious mission.

Responsibilities

Plan daily routes based on store drop-offs of processed material.
Inspect trucks daily, checking air, water, oil, and other items, and ensure equipment is clean and well maintained.
Assist with loading and unloading merchandise.
Work with the Thrift Store Manager on production needs, including receiving, sorting, pricing, and stocking the sales floor as needed.
Operate a Salvation Army vehicle to pick up donations and transport trash and unsellable merchandise to the Fairbanks Dump; keep the vehicle clean and serviced.
Represent The Salvation Army and treat customers courteously.
Help maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse and thrift store, inside and out.
Assist with making and loading recycle bales.
Support the loss prevention program and report incidents of loss to management promptly.
Report safety hazards and assist in protecting property, vehicles, and buildings.
Instruct, supervise, and assist ride-along assistants with loading and unloading merchandise, demonstrating good work habits by example and instruction.
Perform other related duties as assigned.