Driver/Mover

St. Matthew's House (Southwest Florida); Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Matthew’s House in Southwest Florida is seeking a Driver-Mover to pick up donated items and deliver customer purchases across Collier, Lee, and Hendry Counties.

This safety‑oriented, faith-based team emphasizes organization, teamwork, compassion, efficiency and excellent customer service. Requirements include a valid Florida Driver’s License, at least 2 years in trucking/moving and customer service, ability to lift over 75 lbs, and willingness to work overtime including some holidays.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid Florida driver license and clean driving record.
• Prior experience in trucking, moving, and customer service preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items and work in a team.
• Must be able to navigate and operate in variable environments.

Responsibilities

• Pickup donated items and deliver customer purchases across Collier, Lee, and Hendry Counties.
• Maintain safety, courtesy, and professional customer service at all times.
• Operate box trucks safely and maneuver in tight areas.
• Pass an MVR and comply with company safety policies.

Skills

FL Driver's License

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety oriented

Heavy lifting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

OUR CORE PURPOSE:

As an expression of God’s love in Southwest Florida, we exist to ensure that no one experiencing hunger, homelessness or addiction is alone or without a pathway for their journey from crisis to contributor. Together with our partners and participants, we cultivate communities where people are progressively seen, accepted, challenged, and supported.

Description

As an expression of God’s love in Southwest Florida, we exist to ensure that no one experiencing hunger, homelessness or addiction is alone or without a pathway for their journey from crisis to contributor. Together with our partners and participants, we cultivate communities where people are progressively seen, accepted, challenged, and supported.

General Summary

A Driver-Mover with St. Matthew’s House picks up donated items and delivers customer purchases throughout Collier, Lee, and Hendry Counties. We operate in a safety-oriented, faith-based team environment that emphasizes organization, teamwork, compassion, efficiency, and excellent customer service. St. Matthew’s House is faith based 501(c)(3) charitable organization that exists to transform lives in a spiritual environment that is both compassionate and disciplined.

Requirements

• Drivers must have a Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Drivers must always maintain a high level of customer service, including (but not limited to) safety, courtesy, and positive communication, and ensure that other staff do the same.
• Drivers must be able to handle safely large box trucks and be able to maneuver in and out of tight areas.
• Drivers must be trustworthy, work well in a team environment, and maintain a neat, professional appearance. The ability to work safely and co-operatively in a variety of situations with a variety of customers is essential.
• Drivers must be able to lift and carry more than 75lbs. up and down stairs for extended periods of time.
• Some overtime and work on some holidays will be required.
• Must Pass an MVR

Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Minimum 2 years trucking, moving, and customer service experience (or related experience) essential.

Travel Demands: Flexibility in work hours; this position requires some overtime.

Confidentiality: Works with confidential information.

Mental/Visual Demands: Flow of work requires normal mental and visual capabilities.

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift and carry more than 75lbs. up and down stairs for extended periods of time in all seasons.

Working Areas: Warehouses, trucks, and donor pickup sites including businesses and private homes.