Christmas Driver

Salvation Army Corp; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Salvation Army in Hickory, NC is seeking a dependable driver to operate the Salvation Army vehicle for gift pickups at malls, homes, churches and agencies, and to transport donations to the Christmas warehouse.

Responsibilities include planning routes for efficiency, loading and unloading donations, delivering kettles and drivers to kettle locations, keeping the vehicle clean, and assisting in warehouse tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years driving experience required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Must be able to read and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive Salvation Army vehicle to malls, homes, churches and agencies to pick up gifts and transport to the Christmas warehouse.
• Organize and follow efficient routes to meet schedules.
• Load and unload gifts and donations, ensuring safety and accountability of items.
• Deliver kettles and transport to kettle locations; manage full/empty kettles as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of the vehicle; assist in warehouse tasks as needed.

Skills

Geographic knowledge

Route planning

Team collaboration

Vehicle maintenance

Instruction following

Certification to drive Salvation Army

Punctuality/attendance

English reading/writing

Physical endurance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Drives Salvation Army vehicle to mall(s) to pick up gifts and take them to the Christmas warehouse. Responsible for driving to and from homes, agencies, and churches to pick up gifts, stockings, etc. Loads and unloads gifts from the vehicle to the warehouse. Operates the vehicle in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and State driving regulations; lifts, carries, loads and unloads Christmas donations, gifts, stocks, etc.; ensures the safety, security and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times; drives kettle workers to and from kettle locations; assists in performing work at the Christmas warehouse and center as requested.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This job description should not be considered as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this job description.Drive Salvation Army vehicle to and from malls to pick up gifts and take to the Christmas warehouse, organizing scheduling pick-ups by most direct route to arrive at destinations according to schedule.Drives Salvation Army vehicle to homes, agencies, churches, and any other designated location to pick up gifts, stockings, etc. to take to the Christmas warehouse.Interacts with donors and store/homeowners as necessary and in a professional manner that represents the mission of The Salvation Army.Delivers bell-ringers and/or kettles to locations daily; picks up same at end of day; returns to kettle locations as necessary/directed throughout the day to pick up full and/or drop off empty kettles.Maintains cleanliness of Salvation Army vehicle inside and outside.OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist with janitorial work in the Christmas warehouse as needed.Assist with routing of traffic when necessary, at the Christmas Center as requested.Assist with setting up trees, tables, and stands for Christmas display and disassembling at the end of the Christmas Season.Perform other related work as required.MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:Salvation Army vehicle Back BeltCleaning MaterialsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:A High School diploma or GED.andtwo years driving experience.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:Valid Driver’s LicenseKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of the assigned geographic area.Ability to organize route in a manner that saves time and gasoline consumption.Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers and donors.Ability to perform general cleaning activities for building.Ability to follow instructions.Ability to become and remain certified to drive a Salvation Army vehicle.MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to read and communicate the English language.Ability to operate commercial equipment.Ability to exert the physical energy required to performing duties given.Ability to perform continuous stooping, standing and climbing as well as lift and carry and/or push/pull moderate (25 – 50 lbs) and possibly heavy (50-100 lbs) materials and donations.WORKING CONDITIONS:Work is performed in a warehouse building with some exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt, dust and/or disagreeable sights and orders.