Christmas Driver - Pleasant Grove Corps

Salvation Army A Georgia Corp; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Dallas seeks a dependable driver to transport bell ringers and donated gifts between corps locations, warehouses, and community sites. You will operate vans and non‑DOT trucks, ensuring safety, route efficiency, and on‑time pickups and deliveries.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading gifts, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and adhering to Christian principles and mission standards. A valid Texas driver’s license and two years of driving experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Two years driving experience required.
• Ability to operate commercial equipment.
• Ability to read and communicate in English effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive vans to transport bells ringers to kettle sites and back to Corps or Area Command locations.
• Drive vans/trucks to pick up gifts and take to the Christmas warehouse or Corps.
• Organize pickups by most direct route to arrive on schedule.
• Drive to homes, agencies, churches to pick up gifts for delivery to the Corps.
• Drive to drive-thru/drop-off events at malls or other locations.
• Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle inside and out.
• Follow The Salvation Army mission and maintain professionalism at all times.

Skills

Operate commercial equipment

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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.Key Responsibilities: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.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: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.Work is performed outside with exposure to changes in weather and outdoor conditions including dirt, dust and/or disagreeable sights and odors.Employee Benefits:N/AEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High School diploma or GEDAnda minimum of two years driving experience.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:Valid Texas Driver’s LicenseEqual Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled