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Form of workThe Salvation Army Mission:
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 an to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Job Objective:
This position drives a Salvation Army truck to pick up and transport materials to and from specified destinations as assigned, while consistently representing The Salvation Army with a professional and polite demeanor and providing exceptional service.
Essential Functions:
- Act as a personal representative of The Salvation Army and ensures that all donors are treated courteously and respectfully.
- Follow routing procedures as scheduled.
- Use efficiency and care to ensure the security and safe handling of all goods and materials.
- Communicate effectively using the DSS program and other apps as assigned on the iPad.
- Communicate donation acceptance policy with donors and report any problems with pick-ups to the dispatcher.
- Support beneficiaries to maximize work therapy goals and promote their success through training and mentoring.
- Responsible for the safety and security of the truck and equipment, including daily pre and post-trip inspections of air, water, oil, lights, etc. to maintain equipment in excellent working order.
- Ensures compliance to all DOT and OSHA regulations and requirements.
- Immediately reports any safety or security concerns to management including accidents involving truck, personal injury, or property damage.
- Wear any and all assigned PPE provided, including but not limited to gloves, masks, or back guard.
- Maintain a neat appearance in accordance with ARC dress code policy for drivers.
- Responsible for loading and unloading of trucks as needed.
- Must be available for a flexible schedule; to work early shifts, late shifts, and some weekends.
- Other duties as assigned.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The requirements listed are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for the position.
Additional Information
Wage Information: $15 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High School degree or equivalent; at least two years licensed driving experience.
Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to speak, write, read, and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with customers, management, and co-workers.
- Basic computer skills including but not limited to use of the payroll program, and all other programs or systems that are adopted by the TSA ARC.
- Ability to use basic math skills.
- Good speaking, hearing, and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment DOT screen, including drug test and background check.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid Driver's License required to operate trucks of type used by location. Clear MVR Report. Successfully complete any required testing.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand: use hands, handle, or feel; and hear or talk. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a typical store or warehouse environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. The environment may be dusty and may experience temperature fluctuations based on weather.
