Truck Driver

Salvation Army; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aflac

Voluntary Life

PTO

Job summary

The Salvation Army Laurel is seeking a Part-Time Truck Driver to operate a heavy-duty truck on scheduled routes for donation pickups and merchandise delivery. Responsibilities include organizing efficient routes, preparing receipts, and assisting in thrift store and warehouse tasks.

The role requires at least one year of driving a heavy-duty truck or large van, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work outdoors in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• Read, write and communicate in English.
• Valid State Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Drive Salvation Army truck on scheduled routes to pick up donations and deliver merchandise.
• Organize routes to save time and fuel.
• Prepare donation receipts for customers.
• Assist in thrift store and warehouse duties.
• Maintain vehicle safety and cleanliness.

Skills

English

Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

This is a Part-Time position. 58 biweekly/29 weekly.This 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 warehouse.Key Responsibilities:Truck Driver Duties (75%)Confers regularly with the Dispatcher to maintain awareness of scheduled pick-ups of donations in accordance with the established policy.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.Prepares donation receipts for customers; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.Custodian Duties (25%)Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; cleans sinks and toilets, polishes mirrors, and replenishes supplies.Sweeps, vacuums and mops floors.Cleans windows.Dusts and polishes furniture.Cleans kitchen and dining area; washes dishes; cleans and defrosts refrigerator; cleans stoves and ovens.Stocks and sorts pantry items.Empties trash cans regularly; collects trash from grounds.Assists in setting up meeting rooms; sets up tables and chairs; puts ice in glasses and sets out drinks.Assists in monitoring light fixtures to ensure all light bulbs are in working order; replaces light bulbs as necessary.Physical Requirements & 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.Ability to use cleaning materials and chemicals.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.Benefits :AflacVoluntary LifePTOHigh 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.License & Certifications: Valid State Driver's LicenseEqual Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled