Truck Driver

The Salvation Army International; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Lufkin, Texas seeks a dedicated Driver to operate Salvation Army owned vehicles for daily pickups and deliveries to support store production and corps operations.

Under the direction of Corps Officers, the driver loads and unloads items, follows routes, maintains safety and regulatory compliance, and presents a positive, professional image while working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license and prior box truck driving experience.
• Ability to read a map and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Drive Salvation Army owned vehicle for pickups and deliveries.
• Load and unload items, ensure safety and compliance with laws.
• Maintain route schedules and communicate with Corps officers.

Skills

Geographic knowledge

Route planning

Teamwork

Professional image

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization,has an opening fora Driver for the Lufkin Corps, located in Lufkin, Texas.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Corps Officers, drives Salvation Army owned vehicle loading and unloading routine pickups and/or deliveries of material, donated or otherwise, to serve production needs of the store and/ or general operation of corps.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the assigned geographical area. Ability to organize pick-up tickets and to schedule route in a manner that saves time and gasoline consumption. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers. Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D, And Prior experience driving a box truck, And any equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Certifications: Valid State Driver’s License

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to read and follow a map and/or hand-written directions. Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing. Ability to drive a box truck safely and in compliance with laws, policies, and regulations. Duties require frequent periods of physical mobility including but not limited to standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, and lifting. Physical duties may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting. Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with lifting, moving, and carrying heavy objects (more than 50 lbs.) frequently. Working Conditions: 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.

Additional Comments:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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