Truck Driver (6694)

The Salvation Army; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Supplemental Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Winter Haven, FL is seeking a Full Time Regular Driver to operate a heavy truck for donation pickups and merchandise deliveries. You will follow scheduled routes, ensure safety, prepare receipts, and assist in loading and unloading items at the thrift store and warehouse.

Requires a high school diploma or GED (one year of heavy truck driving experience preferred) and a valid driver’s license with CDL endorsement if required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required; 1 year experience driving heavy truck or large van.
• Valid state driver’s license; CDL endorsement if required.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Ability to plan routes to save time and fuel.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical work.

Responsibilities

• Drives Salvation Army truck along scheduled route to pick-up donations and deliver merchandise.
• Maintains safety and compliance with regulations.
• Prepares donation receipts and ensures accuracy.
• Assists in loading/unloading donations and inventory in warehouse/store.
• Keeps mileage logs and reports.
• Ensures vehicle maintenance and safe operation at all times.

Skills

Route planning

Heavy truck driving

DOT regulations

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FLA-Winter Haven Thrift - Winter Haven, FL 33881
Position Type: Full Time Regular
Education Level: High School Diploma/GED
Salary Range: $16.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Store
Schedule/Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am to 6pm (40 hours per week)

Description

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

• Confers regularly with the Donations Scheduler 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.
• Maintains good relationship with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army.
• Assists Truck Helper in unloading the truck at the warehouse/store.
• Delivers appliances and/or furniture as requested by customers.
• Drives to the dump and appropriate recycling centers to dispose of non-useable donations.
• Ensures the truck meets the scheduled maintenance and performs operator’s maintenance in accordance with established standards.
• Drives carefully and observes/complies with all traffic signs and road/weather conditions to ensure the safety of passengers.
• Parks vehicle in a safe and clearly marked parking space.
• Locks vehicle doors when vehicle is not in use.
• Fuels vehicle in accordance with state gasoline regulations and The Salvation Army standards.
• Logs all mileage on standard forms; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.
• Arrives at destination according to schedule or telephones ahead when severe delays occur.

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 up to 50 lbs regularly and greater than 50 lbs occasionally.
• 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 likes.

Employee Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan Available
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Voluntary Life Insurance and more!

What We Are Looking For In You – Education and Experience

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not required, and one year experience driving a heavy duty truck or large van, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Or knowledge, skills and abilities as described below.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the assigned geographical area.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• 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 maintain driving ability, DOT certifications, and Salvation Army insurance qualifications.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid State Driver’s License with CDL endorsement, if required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled