Christmas Kettle Driver (Temporary Full-Time) - 11-025 - SC/ Glendale Corps

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a Kettle Driver to support kettle operations in the Glendale area. This role involves transporting employees and volunteers, setting up kettle stands, and collecting donations during the holiday season.

Responsibilities include ensuring passenger safety, following routes, securing kettles, and performing basic vehicle checks. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must be 21 years or older to drive for TSA.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• MVR must not exceed 2 points in total.
• MVR with no DUI's within the last 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Transport employees/volunteers to kettle sites as needed.
• Ensure passenger seat belts are secure when transporting.
• Drop off and pick up kettles according to schedule.
• Secure kettles with lock and set up at start of bell ringing shift.
• Collect Christmas donations and any toys/food from locations.
• Conduct pre-vehicle safety checks (tires, lights, etc.).
• Maintain on-time attendance as required.
• Assist with other duties related to kettles.

Skills

Decision driving course

Safe and alert driver

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary

The Kettle Driver primary responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Employee transportation to and from assigned kettle location. Drop off, pick up, and set Kettle stands. Pick up Christmas donations from various locations

Essential Functions

• Transportation for employee/volunteers to kettle site (Only locations providing shuttles to store locations)
• If transporting passengers, ensure that all passengers seat belts secure
• Drop off / and pick up kettles following provided scheduled route
• Ensure that all Kettles are secure with lock and set up properly when dropped off for start of bell ringing shift.
• Pick up Kettles at the end of bell ringing day report and signs of tampering of Kettles when concerned.
• Collect Christmas donations toys, and food etc. from assigned locations
• Conduct pre-vehicle safety check tires, break lights etc.
• On-time regular attendance is a must
• Other duties as assigned related to Kettles

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years of age or older to drive for TSA.
• Must have valid driver's licenses
• MVR must not exceed 2 points in total
• MVR with no DUI's within the last 18 months

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability take and pass decision driving course
• Safe and alert driver.

Education

High School or Equivalent (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License (required)

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