Truck Driver (9435)

The Salvation Army; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aflac

Voluntary Life

PTO

Job summary

The Salvation Army Laurel, MS is seeking a part-time Truck Driver to operate a heavy-duty truck on scheduled routes for donations and merchandise delivery. The role includes assisting in thrift store and warehouse tasks, with safety and regulatory compliance as a priority.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (preferred), at least one year of heavy-duty truck driving experience, and a valid state driver’s license. Part-time with benefits and a hourly wage of $13.50 are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• One year experience driving a heavy-duty truck or large van.
• Valid State Driver's License.
• Ability to read a map and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Drive Salvation Army truck along scheduled route to pick-up donations and/or deliver merchandise.
• Operate the truck in compliance with Salvation Army standards and state driving regulations.
• Lift, carry, loads and unload donations including furniture, appliances, clothing.
• Prepare donation receipts for customers and ensure accuracy.
• Assist in performing work in the thrift store and warehouse.

Skills

Truck driving

Route planning

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: ALM-Laurel Ms Family Store - Laurel, MS 39440, Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or More, Salary Range: $13.50 - $13.50 Hourly, Job Category: Store, 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-wri… 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 :

• Aflac
• Voluntary Life
• PTO

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU::

• 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.
• License & Certifications: Valid State Driver's License

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