Senior Donations Driver

Paycom; Charlotte, Mooresville (NC, NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Paid time off (PTO)

Career development

403(b) with employer match

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region is seeking a Senior Donations Driver & Training Coordinator to manage driver training, onboarding, and scheduling across the service area. You will operate 16–26 ft trucks, pick up and deliver donated items, and mentor the Driver team.

You will report to work at Wendover ReStore or Mooresville ReStore, with travel through Mecklenburg and southern Iredell counties. The role emphasizes safety, policy adherence, and exceptional donor service.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to report to locations within the entire service area as scheduled by manager.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Dependable transportation to and from work.
• Knowledgeable about Habitat’s policies and customer-related guidelines.
• Experience driving 16–26 ft straight trucks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and onboarding new Donations Drivers.
• Lead training and development for drivers and riders.
• Conduct driver road tests and certifications.
• Review driver performance and alignment with standards.
• Communicate truck maintenance and supply needs to Logistics Manager.
• Coordinate daily driver huddles and routing for efficiency.
• Ensure donations are picked up as per schedule.
• Interact courteously with donors and provide receipt records.
• Evaluate donated items against ReStore standards.
• Maintain professional Habitat Charlotte Region image and teamwork.

Skills

Driver's license

Clean driving record

Customer service

Policy knowledge

Vehicle operation (16-26 ft)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Wendover Restore - Charlotte, NC 28211Position Type: Full-time, Non-ExemptJob Shift: Rotating - Monday through SaturdayMission-Driven Career Opportunity

One of the leading affordable housing nonprofits in the area, Habitat Charlotte Region partners with hundreds of families each year through affordable homeownership, home preservation and financial literacy training. As a Senior Donations Driver & Training Coordinator, you’ll play an integral role in our vision of a world where everyone has a safe and affordable place to live.

Why Join Habitat?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Industry-leading healthcare, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Work/life balance supported by generous PTO
• Career development and promotion opportunities
• Casual working environment
• Retirement planning a 403(b) with 3% organizational match

Position Purpose

The Senior Donations Driver will drive company trucks and pick up and deliver donated items to locations across the service area, while serving as the primary trainer & mentor for the entire team of drivers. This position requires reporting to work at either Wendover ReStore or Mooresville ReStore, and driving to any or all locations within a service area that encompasses most of Mecklenburg County and southern Iredell County.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding process for new Donations Drivers
• Responsible for initiating and improving the training & development of new hires and current Drivers, enforcing Habitat Charlotte Region standards and procedures such as service levels, communication, safe loading procedures, and phone etiquette
• Observe & conduct driver road test and certification
• Conduct a quarterly review of Donation Drivers/Riders performance and adherence to HCR standards & procedures
• Record & communicate truck maintenance & supply needs with Logistics Manager, ensuring fleet readiness
• Conduct daily communication huddle with Donations Drivers & Riders
• Review daily truck routing to maximize productivity and proficiency
• Ensure all donations are picked up according to issued daily schedules
• Safely navigate from one pickup to another, complying with organizations policy regarding safe and lawful driving standards at all times
• Interact with donors in a courteous and respectful manner to coordinate delivery and pick up and provide them receipt records
• Assess and evaluate all donated items, ensuring they meet the acceptability standards for the ReStores
• Document all rejected items
• Demonstrate a positive and respectful attitude when interacting with employees, donors, volunteers, and the public
• Represent Habitat in a positive, professional manner
• Be an effective team member with working with staff
• Consistently provide an exceptional level of both internal and external customer service
• Regular and reliable job attendance including the availabitlity for rotation and on-call schedules
• Maintain full compliance with all applicable DOT, DMV, and FMCSA regulations pertaining to operation of commercial motor vehicles
• Other Habitat Charlotte Region-related tasks as requested by supervisor

QualificationsRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be willing to report to locations within the entire service area as scheduled by manager, as far south as Pineville and as far north as Statesville
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record
• Dependable transportation to and from work
• Ability to adhere to Habitat’s Code of Conduct policies and other policies
• Knowledgeable about company products and services, and customer-related policies
• Possess experience and skills necessary to drive, maneuver, and safely operate any 16-26’ straight truck
• Driving records must meet the standards defined by Habitat Charlotte Region’s policies and insurance carriers
• Customer service experience

Work Environment

This position requires driving a delivery truck to locations within the service area in all types of weather, working in a warehouse/loading dock area in all types of weather, and working outdoors in all types of weather.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs with assistance, 50 lbs unassisted
• Ability to regularly stand, squat, bend, climb stairs, and climb in and out of cab and box truck during an 8+/- hour day
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather, including heat, cold, and rain

Estimated Time Commitment

40+/- hours/week. Rotating schedule, Mondays-Saturdays between the general hours of 7:30AM-4:30PM as assigned by the manager. Overtime as required.

Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.

Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region program funding often includes federal funding and this role may support federally funded activities. People qualifying as Section 3 residents per Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C § 1701u) and its associated regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 75) are encouraged to apply. Information on Section 3 qualifications and certification material available upon request.