Truck Driver

The Salvation Army Syracuse ARC; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Syracuse ARC is seeking a driver/warehouse associate to manage secure truck operations, complete daily vehicle inspections, and coordinate pickup routing for donations.

You will supervise a Truck Helper in a rehab program, maintain accurate records, and assist with store deliveries while upholding the organization's standards of professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Experience operating trucks and transporting goods safely.
• Ability to plan daily routes and coordinate calls.
• Strong attention to records, manifests, and logs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security and safe operation of the vehicle and equipment; report accidents to supervisor.
• Perform daily walk around inspections and report issues.
• Keep truck cab/box clean and remove personal items daily.
• Plan daily routing and calls for pickups, including boxes.
• Load/unload freight safely, securing goods with blankets/ropes as needed.
• Assist Thrift Store personnel with item placement and delivery to store.
• Supervise Truck Helper in rehab program and model professional conduct.
• Support work therapy program as directed by Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Administrator.

Skills

Truck operation

Route planning

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Customer service

Job description

Job Details:

• Responsible for the security and safe operation of the vehicle and other assigned equipment. Promptly report, to immediate supervisor, all accidents involving truck, personal injury, or property damage and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Perform daily walk around inspection of vehicle, checking air, water, oil and other items to maintain equipment in good operating condition. Report any problems immediately to the supervisor.
• Ensure truck cab and box are clean and personal items are removed daily.
• Plan daily routing based on pick-ups assigned and make all calls scheduled, including boxes.
• Responsible for developing of assigned route, including bagging or carding on both sides and across the street of each pick-up, as instructed.

• You are a personal representative of The Salvation Army.

  • You are therefore to ensure that all customers are treated courteously, donations are accepted or refused appropriately, and the “Manual for Production Assistants” is strictly followed. Any problem in pickups should be reported immediately to the dispatcher.
  • Required to maintain a professional appearance in compliance with company dress code.
• Maintain complete and accurate records, i.e., delivery manifests, trip log, Green Sheet, etc. Strict adherence to communication procedure and 10 codes.

• Responsible for loading and unloading of truck assigned and others as requested. Take proper care to secure and safely handle goods and materials during loading and unloading. Blankets, ropes, etc., are to be used to:

  • Avoid excessive movement of material during transit.
  • Avoid breakage, scratching, or other damage.
  • Make optimum use of available space.
• Provide assistance to Thrift Store personnel when delivering items to ensure proper placement and location within the store (i.e. hampers to processing area, furniture placed properly on sales floor, removal of trash, etc.).
• Instruct and supervise Truck Helper. Keep in mind that the Truck Helper is in a rehabilitation program and that good habits are taught by example as well as instruction.
• This position will support the work therapy program component of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers by providing to beneficiaries; an example of professional conduct, work habits, and supervision (as directed by Supervisor).
• Other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Administrator.