Truck Driver (6190)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Florence, AL

1d•$14 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for driving a Salvation Army truck along a scheduled route to pick-up donations and/or deliver merchandise to customers. The driver operates the truck in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and state driving regulations. Responsibilities include lifting, carrying, loading, and unloading a variety of donations such as furniture, appliances, and clothing, while ensuring the safety, security, and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times. The role also involves assisting in the thrift store and warehouse operations.

Requirements

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.
Knowledge of the assigned geographical area.
Ability to organize pick-up tickets and to schedule routes in a manner that saves time and gasoline consumption.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers.
Ability to read and follow a map and/or hand-written directions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred but not required

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 Dispatcher to maintain awareness of scheduled pick-ups of donations in accordance with the established policy.
Reviews scheduled pick-ups to ensure they are scheduled for the correct day of the week and geographical location.
Organizes scheduled pick-ups by most direct routes to save time and fuel consumption.
Assists Truck Helper in lifting and stacking donations in the truck.
Prepares donation receipts for customers; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.
Maintains good relationship with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army.
Assists Truck Helper in unloading the truck at the warehouse.
Assists in loading the bail truck.
Assists in cleaning and maintaining the warehouse and loading dock area.
Assists in working in all areas of the Thrift Store operations as needed.