Christmas Driver

SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern Territory seeks a driver to operate vans and non-DOT trucks for Christmas Angel Tree donations and kettle transportation in Texas. You will ensure safety, security and accountability of vehicles and gifts while supporting bell ringers and designated worksites.

Responsibilities include route planning, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and assisting with setup and cleanup during the holiday season, while upholding The Salvation Army mission and values.

Qualifications

• Two years driving experience minimum.
• Read and communicate in English effectively.
• Maintain clean vehicle interior and exterior.
• Safely transport volunteers and donations per program needs.
• Follow instructions and present a professional image.

Responsibilities

• Drive vans/trucks (Non-DOT) to locations for Angel Tree and kettle programs.
• Transport bell ringers to sites and return to locations.
• Organize routes for efficient pickups and deliveries.
• Load/unload gifts, stockings and donations as needed.
• Assist with janitorial/cleanup and event setups when required.

Skills

Mission understanding

Geographic knowledge

Route planning

Customer/donor relations

Instruction following

Professional image

English communication

Operate commercial equipment

Attendance reliability

Physical stamina 25-100 lbs

Tools

Commercial vehicle operation

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:Drives vans or trucks (Non-DOT) to assigned locations for Corps/Area Command Christmas Angel Treeprogram donations and gifts and/or Christmas Kettle program transportation of bell ringers to designatedworksites; ensures the safety, security and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This job description should not be considered as all-inclusive. It isintended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent maybe requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this job description.Drives vans to transport bells ringers to kettle work sites and picks up bell ringers at designated work siteback to Corps or Area Command locations.Drives vans or trucks (Non-DOT) to and from assigned locations to pick up gifts and take to the Christmaswarehouse and/or Corps; organizes schedule pick-ups by most direct route to arrive at destinationsaccording to schedule.Drives vans or trucks (Non-DOT) to homes, agencies, churches and any other designated location to pickup gifts, stockings, etc. for delivery to the Corps.Drives vans or trucks (Non-DOT) to and from Drive-thru and/or drop-off events at Malls or otherassigned locations.Maintains cleanliness of truck and/or van inside and outside.OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists with janitorial and general clean-up work at the Corps, warehouse facility or assigned location asneeded.Assists with routing of traffic, when necessary, at the Corps and/or Area Command warehouse locationsduring Christmas Angel Tree distribution as requested.Assists with setting up trees, tables and stands for Christmas display and disassembling at the end of theChristmas SeasonKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of The Salvation Army mission, philosophy, culture, protocol, and organizational structure.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 follow instructions.Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to read and communicate the English language effectively.Ability to operate commercial equipment.Ability to exert the physical energy required to performing duties given.Ability to perform general cleaning activities for building.Ability to safely transport employees in a van.Ability to perform all duties with an understanding of the mission, ministry, philosophy, culture, andprotocol of The Salvation Army and conducts all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organizationand its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level ofprofessionalism.Ability to perform continuous stooping, standing and climbing as well as lift and carry and/or push/pullmoderate (25 – 50 lbs) and possibly heavy (50-100 lbs) materials and donationsPerforms other related work as requiredEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:a minimum of two years driving experience.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:Valid Texas Driver’s LicenseEqual Opportunity Employer: Veterans|Disabled