Truck Driver

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 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects.
• 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.
• Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
• Ability to drive a heavy0duty truck.

Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance, including Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• AFLAC Supplemental Policies
• Retirement Plan Availabile

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required; and
• 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.

Physical Abilities:

• 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.