Christmas Driver

Salvation Army Corp; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Corp is seeking a Seasonal Full-Time Driver to operate a Salvation Army vehicle, pick up gifts from malls, homes, agencies and churches, and transport them to the Christmas warehouse. You will plan routes to meet schedules and interact professionally with donors.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading donations, driving to kettle locations, delivering kettles, and maintaining vehicle safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Two years driving experience required.
• Ability to read and communicate English.
• Ability to become certified to drive a Salvation Army vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Drive Salvation Army vehicle to malls to pickup gifts and transport to the Christmas warehouse.
• Drive to homes, agencies, and churches to collect gifts, stockings, etc., for the warehouse.
• Deliver kettles and/or bell-ringers to locations and return to kettle sites as directed.
• Load/unload donations and maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety at all times.

Skills

Driving experience

Route planning

English communication

Safety consciousness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Type: Seasonal Full-Time at 40 hours per week (Hours vary)About this opportunity: 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.Key responsibilities: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.What we are looking for in you:A High School diploma or GED. and two years driving experience.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: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. 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. Work is performed in a warehouse building with some exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt, dust and/or disagreeable sights and orders.