Truck Driver (7331)

The Salvation Army; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Key West, FL is seeking a full-time truck driver to operate a heavy-duty vehicle on scheduled pickups and deliveries for the thrift store. You will be responsible for safe loading, driving on prescribed routes, and maintaining proper paperwork and receipts.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of heavy truck or large van experience and a valid driver's license. This role involves outdoor work, physical lifting up to 50 lbs, and compliance with DOT and Salvation Army

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not required.
• One year experience driving a heavy-duty truck or large van.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drives Salvation Army truck along scheduled route to pick-up donations and/or deliver merchandise.
• Reviews and Organizes scheduled pick-ups by most direct routes to save time and fuel consumption.
• Drives to the dump and appropriate recycling centers to dispose of non-useable donations.
• Assists Truck Helper in lifting and stacking donations in the truck.
• Fuels vehicle in accordance with state gasoline regulations and The Salvation Army standards.
• Prepares donation receipts for customers.
• Ensures the truck meets the scheduled maintenance and performs operator maintenance in accordance with established standards.

Skills

Driving

Route optimization

Safety-conscious

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FLA-Key West Thrift - Key West, FL 33040
Position Type: Full Time Regular
Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.40 Hourly
Job Category: Store
SCHEDULE HOURS: MON-SAT 9:00-5:30 (40 HOURS)

This position is responsible for:

Driving Salvation Army truck along scheduled route to pick-up donations and/or deliver merchandise. Operating the truck in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and state driving regulations; Lifting, carrying, loading and unloading 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

• Drives Salvation Army truck along scheduled route to pick-up donations and/or deliver merchandise
• Reviews and Organizes scheduled pick-ups by most direct routes to save time and fuel consumption
• Drives to the dump and appropriate recycling centers to dispose of non-useable donations.
• Assists Truck Helper in lifting and stacking donations in the truck.
• Fuels vehicle in accordance with state gasoline regulations and The Salvation Army standards.
• Prepares donation receipts for customers
• Ensures the truck meets the scheduled maintenance and performs operators maintenance in accordance with established standards

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Duties are usually performed by a combination of sitting, driving, walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
• 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, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
• 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 drive a heavy-duty truck.
• Ability to maintain driving ability, DOT certifications, and Salvation Army insurance qualifications.

Employee Benefits

• Employee Health plan
• Basic life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement Savings plan available
• Supplemental insurance Available
• Voluntary Life 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.

Licenses and Certifications

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

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled