Kettle Driver (8311)

THE SALVATION ARMY; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Waycross, GA is seeking a driver/transport assistant to support its kettle drive operations from the Waycross Admin Office. The role involves daily outdoor driving to move bell ringers and kettles to designated locations, with emphasis on punctuality and adherence to mission and ministry guidelines.

Responsibilities include managing kettle inventory, recording shifts, and ensuring timely arrivals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid State Driver’s License.
• 1–2 years in a related field preferred.
• Ability to operate a vehicle, including a 15-passenger van.
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Meet with bell ringers each morning to transport kettles to designated locations.
• Keep inventory of kettles and switch kettles as needed during the day.
• Pick up kettles in the evenings.
• Track shifts and hours by recording start/stop times on kettle slips.
• Transport ringers and kettles to assigned locations.
• Conduct spot checks on bell ringer locations as needed.

Skills

Route planning

Punctuality

Interpersonal skills

Vehicle operation

GPS navigation

Following instructions

Attendance reliability

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: GA-WAY Waycross Admin Office - WAYCROSS, GA 31501,

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet with paid Kettle Bell ringers at The Salvation Army each morning to transport bell ringers and kettles to their designated location.
• Keep inventory of kettles and switch out kettles as needed during the day.
• Pick up kettles in the evenings.
• Keep track of all paid bell ringer shifts and hours by indicating start and stop times on kettle slips.
• Transport ringers and kettles to their designated location.
• Perform spot checks on bell ringer locations at times other than beginning and end of shifts.
• Conducts job duties in accordance with the ministry of The Salvation Army and its Christian principles.
• Attends employee meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.). Work requires driving a vehicle daily with exposure to the outdoors where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Work is performed outside where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather and discomforts associated with noise, dust, and dirt. Dressing appropriately is important for comfort.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU::

• Knowledge of the area and ability to learn the most efficient routes to different locations.
• Ability to arrive on time and stay on schedule.
• Ability to get along well with others.
• Ability to operate a vehicle, which may include a 15-passenger van.
• Ability to follow GPS route directions.
• Ability to follow instructions with limited supervision.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• 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.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One to two years of experience in a related field, preferred.

Certifications:

• Valid State Driver’s License

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