Christmas Driver (8619)

THE SALVATION ARMY; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Hickory, NC is seeking a responsible driver to operate the organization’s vehicle for Christmas gift pickups and warehouse transfers. You will visit malls, homes, churches, and agencies to collect donations and transport them to the Christmas warehouse.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, route planning, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness and safety. A valid driver’s license and at least two years of driving experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of driving experience.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to operate a Salvation Army vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Drive Salvation Army vehicle to malls to pick up gifts and transport to Christmas warehouse.
• Drive to homes, agencies, churches, and other locations to collect gifts.
• Load and unload gifts; organize routes to meet schedule.
• Interact professionally with donors and store/homeowners.
• Keep vehicle clean and maintain safety and security of donations.

Skills

Geographic area knowledge

Route planning

Donor interaction

English reading and communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: NSC-Hickory Corps - HICKORY, NC 28602, Job Category: Christmas,

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.
• Drive 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 Belt
• Cleaning Materials

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A High School diploma or GED.
• and two years driving experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid Driver’s License

KNOWLEDGE, 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.