Truck Driver

The Salvation Army; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Conway, AR seeks a dedicated driver to operate a heavy-duty truck on scheduled routes for donation pickups and merchandise deliveries. You will plan efficient routes, assist with lifting donations, and ensure safety and accountability of the vehicle and cargo.

A valid CDL or driver’s license is required, with prior heavy truck driving experience preferred. The role involves outdoor work in varying weather, physical activity, and adhering to state driving regulations and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience driving a heavy-duty truck or large van is required or equivalent training.
• Must be able to read maps or directions and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive Salvation Army truck on scheduled routes to pick up donations or deliver merchandise.
• Organize pickups using efficient routes to save time and fuel.
• Assist Truck Helper with lifting and stacking donations in the truck.
• Maintain safety, security and accountability of vehicle and donations at all times.

Skills

Map reading

Route planning

English communication

Heavy truck driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

Schedule/Hours: Full-Time Tuesday – SaturdayThis position is responsible for:Drives Salvation Army truck along scheduled route to pick-up donations and/or deliver merchandise to customers; operates the truck in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and state driving regulations; lifts, carries, loads and unloads variety of donations including furniture, appliances, clothing, etc.; ensures the safety, security, and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times; assists in performing work in the thrift store and warehouseKey Responsibilities:Reviews scheduled pick-ups to ensure they are scheduled for the correct day of the week and geographical location.Organizes scheduled pick-ups by most direct routes to save time and fuel consumption.Assists Truck Helper in lifting and stacking donations in the truck.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.Ability to read and follow a map and/or hand-written directions.Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects.Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.Ability to drive a heavy-duty truck.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.Employee Benefits:PTO (Paid Time Off)Holiday PayHealth InsuranceKnowledge, Skills High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not required ANDone year experience driving a heavy-duty truck or large van ORAny equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Licenses and Certifications:Valid drivers licenseEqual Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled