Christmas Driver (9381)

SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern Territory is seeking a Seasonal Part Time Driver in Paris, TX, to support Christmas Angel Tree and Kettle programs. You will operate non-DOT vans/trucks to transport gifts, bell ringers, and supplies while ensuring safety and accountability of the vehicle and donations.

Responsibilities include route planning, pickups, and deliveries to churches, homes, and malls, plus basic vehicle maintenance and some warehouse duties during the holiday season.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety procedures for transporting donations.
• Ability to follow schedules and routes efficiently.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Drives vans or trucks (Non-DOT) to assigned locations for Christmas Angel Tree program donations and bell ringers transportation; ensures safety and accountability of vehicle and donations.
• Drives vans to transport bell ringers to kettle work sites and returns them to designated locations.
• Routes vehicles to pickups of gifts and deliveries to the Christmas warehouse or Corps; maintains schedule and route efficiency.
• Drives to homes, agencies, churches and other designated locations to pick up gifts and stockings for delivery to the Corps.
• Drives to drive-thru and drop-off events at malls or other locations; keeps vehicle clean inside and out.
• Assists with janitorial duties and general cleanup as needed at the Corps/warehouse.

Skills

Driving experience

Education

Valid Texas Driver's License

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: TX-Paris Corps - Paris, TX 75460, Position Type: Seasonal Part Time, Education Level: N/A, Salary Range: $11.42 - $15.86 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Christmas

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:

• 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.
• Drives vans to transport bell 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

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

Performs other related work as required

What We Are Looking For In You:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• a minimum of two years driving experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Texas Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans|Disabled