Christmas Driver (8704)

The Salvation Army, A Georgia Corporation; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Texas Odessa is seeking a full-time driver for the Christmas Angel Tree and kettle transportation. This role operates non-DOT vans/trucks to move gifts and bell ringers between Corps locations and designated worksites.

You will maintain vehicle safety and cleanliness, plan efficient routes, support warehouse and event setups, and assist with general cleanup as needed. A valid Texas driver's license and two years of driving experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of two years driving experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Drives vans or trucks (Non-DOT) to locations for program donations and bell ringers transport.
• Ensures safety, security and accountability of vehicle and donations.
• Organizes routes to meet schedule and destination times.
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle inside and out.

Skills

Route planning

Safe driving

English communication

Team cooperation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule/Hours: Varies- Full- Time hours

This position is responsible for:

JOB SUMMARY:

• Drives vans or trucks (Non-DOT) to assigned locations for Corps/Area Command Christmas Angel Tree program donations and gifts and/or Christmas Kettle program transportation of bell ringers to designated worksites;
• 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 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.
• Drives vans to transport bells ringers to kettle work sites and picks up bell ringers at designated work site back 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 Christmas warehouse and/or Corps;
• Organizes schedule pick-ups by most direct route to arrive at destinations according to schedule.
• Drives vans or trucks (Non-DOT) to homes, agencies, churches and any other designated location to pick up 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 other assigned 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 as needed.
• Assists with routing of traffic, when necessary, at the Corps and/or Area Command warehouse locations during Christmas Angel Tree distribution as requested.
• Assists with setting up trees, tables and stands for Christmas display and disassembling at the end of the Christmas Season.
• Performs other related work as required.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Truck and/or Van Back Belt
• Cleaning Materials

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, and protocol of The Salvation Army and conducts all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED
• a minimum of two years driving experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid Texas Drivers License

KNOWLEDGE, 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.

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