Seasonal Driver (9164)

The Salvation Army; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Newport News, VA is seeking a Seasonal Driver to transport passengers and Red Kettle equipment, and to collect and deliver Angel Tree donations. The role involves operating a Salvation Army vehicle, maintaining logs, and ensuring safety while adhering to DOT and state regulations.

Responsibilities include transporting bell ringers to kettle sites and warehouses, loading and unloading deliveries, fueling the vehicle, and communicating delays to keep operations on schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Two years’ experience operating an automotive vehicle or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Drives a Salvation Army vehicle to transport passengers and equipment to bell-ringing locations and to pick up and deliver Angel Tree donations and other items as needed.
• Provides transportation for bell ringers to kettle sites and the Corps.
• Picks up Angel Tree donations from various sites for transport to the warehouse and delivers miscellaneous items as needed.
• Drives carefully and complies with traffic signs and road/weather conditions to ensure passenger safety; parks safely and secures the vehicle when not in use.
• Fuels the vehicle in accordance with state regulations and The Salvation Army standards and maintains accurate mileage logs.
• Arrives at destinations according to schedule, communicates severe delays, and maintains control of passenger activities to promote safe conduct.

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PMC-VA Peninsula Corps - Newport News, VA 23608, Salary Range: $13.00 - $13.25 Hourly, Schedule/Hours: Seasonal; schedule and weekly hours as assigned.

This position is responsible for:

• Drives a Salvation Army vehicle to transport passengers and Red Kettle equipment to bell-ringing locations and to pick up and deliver Angel Tree donations and other items as needed.
• Provides transportation for bell ringers to kettle sites and the Corps.
• Picks up Angel Tree donations from various sites for transport to the warehouse and delivers miscellaneous items as needed.
• Drives carefully and complies with traffic signs and road/weather conditions to ensure passenger safety; parks safely and secures the vehicle when not in use.
• Fuels the vehicle in accordance with state regulations and The Salvation Army standards and maintains accurate mileage logs.
• Arrives at destinations according to schedule, communicates severe delays, and maintains control of passenger activities to promote safe conduct.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to meet attendance requirements; read, write, and communicate in English; and drive a vehicle in heavy traffic and on extended trips. Work involves driving in varying weather conditions, including rain, cold, snow, and heat, and may involve long-distance trips or heavy traffic.

Employee Benefits

Benefits are based on seasonal pay class and applicable eligibility requirements.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. AND
• Two years’ experience operating an automotive vehicle OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid State Driver’s License
• Medical certificate
• Must meet all applicable DOT requirements for vehicles associated with this position at all times.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled