Christmas Driver (8897)

The Salvation Army Southern Territory; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern Territory seeks a Seasonal Part Time Driver to transport bell ringers and Christmas donations in Victoria, TX. You will operate a van/non-DOT truck, follow routes, and load gifts while ensuring safety and professional conduct.

Responsibilities include coordinating pickups, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and supporting warehousing and distribution during the Christmas season. High school diploma or GED and two years of driving required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years driving experience stated.
• Ability to operate vans/trucks (Non-DOT) and lift moderate to heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Drives vans to transport bells ringers to kettle sites and back.
• Drives to pick up gifts and take to warehouse or Corps per schedule.
• Drives to homes, agencies, churches to pick up gifts for delivery.
• Maintains cleanliness of truck and/or van.

Skills

Route planning

Team collaboration

Attention to safety

Professional image

Read English

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Truck/Van operation

Non-DOT vehicle

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: TX-Victoria Corps - Victoria, TX 77901, Position Type: Seasonal Part Time, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Christmas, 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:

• 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.
• 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

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.

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 and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.
• 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 outside with exposure to changes in weather and outdoor conditions including dirt, dust and/or disagreeable sights and odors.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Texas Driver’s License

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: VETERANS | DISABLED