Truck Driver

The Salvation Army Southern California•Albuquerque, NM

18d

About The Position

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid NM Driver’s License with an acceptable “clean” DMV record (5 years)
Able to safely drive a two ton truck and operate a liftgate
21 years of age or older
Must pass The Salvation Army’s online fleet driving test
Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
Ability to grasp, push, pull, lift objects such as furniture and clothing in and out of a truck
Able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on a continual basis
Is polite, behaves in a Christlike manner, and treats everyone with respect
Service minded team player
Employment contingent upon successful background check

Responsibilities

Assist in loading truck, then drive truck to and from designated pickup/drop off locations
Accept donations from the general public, loading them onto the truck
Assist in unloading truck and ensure distributed to the appropriate area/s
Maintain respect and cleanliness of customer and donors homes, immediately notifying warehouse manager of issues or donations not picked up.
Transport beneficiaries to work therapy assignments.
Ensure care is taken for the security and safe handling of all donated goods and materials.
Assist customers with loading and unloading store donations and purchases
Assist in transporting beneficiaries to and from work therapy site/s and the ARP.
Maintain driver logs to be turned into warehouse manager on a routine basis
Inspect the truck with every use and keep warehouse manager aware of any needed vehicle repairs or concerns in a timely manner before the issue becomes serious
Immediately report to warehouse manager all accidents involving truck, personal injury, or property damage. Any accidents not immediately reported may be grounds for immediate termination.
Remember: No truck is to be off its assigned route without the specific permission of warehouse manager or corps officers. Always use the shortest most direct way taking into consideration traffic No driver is ever permitted to stop at their home No truck may be parked for any reason without first notifying the warehouse manager
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the trucks including removing trash and maintaining the organization and security of all items in the cargo area.
When needed, sort incoming donations
Sort items efficiently and properly according to the standards of The Salvation Army
Identify top brands and high value items and direct to the warehouse manager
Ensure all items sold at the store are retail quality
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the warehouse manager.