Christmas Driver (8725)

The Salvation Army; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Bristol Corps in Bristol, TN seeks a driver to operate a truck/van to collect gifts for the Christmas warehouse and transport items to the facility. You will follow established routes and schedules to ensure timely pickups and deliveries while handling donations with care.

Required are a High School diploma or GED, at least two years of driving experience, and a valid driver's license. The role demands physical effort and adherence to safety standards in outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years driving experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to malls to pick up gifts and transport to the Christmas warehouse.
• Drive to homes, agencies, churches and other locations to pick up gifts and bring to the warehouse.
• Assist with setting up Christmas display structures and dismantling at season's end.
• Ensure safety, security and compliance with driving regulations and Salvation Army standards.

Skills

Driving trucks

Vehicle operation

Load/unload

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: KT-Bristol Corps - Bristol, TN 37620

This position is responsible for:

Drives truck and/or van to mall(s) to pick up gifts and take them to the Christmas warehouse. Responsible for driving the truck and/or van to and from homes, agencies and churches to pick up gifts, stockings, etc. Loads and unloads gifts from the truck to the warehouse. Operates the truck and/or van 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; assists in performing work at the Christmas warehouse and center as requested.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive trucks 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 trucks to homes, agencies, churches and any other designated location to pick up gifts, stockings, etc. to take to the Christmas warehouse.
• Assist with setting up trees, tables and stands for Christmas display and disassembling at the end of the Christmas Season.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, 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 requires driving a vehicle daily with exposure to the outdoors where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or GED AND
• A minimum of two years driving experience. OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

• A Valid Drivers License

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