Truck Driver

Salvation Army; Thomasville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Alabama is seeking a part-time Truck Driver to responsibly operate a heavy-duty vehicle for scheduled donations pickups and merchandise deliveries. You will assist in thrift stores and warehouses, handle donations, and issue receipts to customers while maintaining a positive donor relationship.

Candidates should have a valid driver's license and basic map-reading skills, with the ability to perform physically demanding tasks and follow directions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• One year experience driving a heavy-duty truck or large van.
• Ability to read and follow maps and directions.
• Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work.
• Must have a valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Drive Salvation Army truck along scheduled routes to pick up donations and/or deliver merchandise.
• Operate the truck in compliance with Salvation Army standards and state regulations.
• Lift, carry, load and unload donations including furniture, appliances, clothing, etc.
• Assist in work in the thrift store and warehouse.
• Prepare donation receipts for customers and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain positive relationships with donors and promote the organization.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Map reading

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This is a Part- Time position .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: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.Maintains good relationship with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army.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.Must have personality to display positively towards public/donors.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.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.License & Certifications : Valid State Driver's License.Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled