Truck Driver_NE-ALM_401-Thrift Store Department

Salvation Army; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in the community. As a Truck Driver, you will play a crucial role in picking up donations and delivering merchandise, ensuring the safety and security of both the vehicle and the items. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly support a mission of service and compassion. If you have a passion for helping others and enjoy driving, this opportunity is perfect for you. Experience the fulfillment of being part of a team that truly embodies the spirit of 'Doing the Most Good' while enjoying competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• One year experience driving a heavy-duty truck or large van preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive truck along scheduled routes for donations and deliveries.
• Ensure safety and accountability of vehicle and donations.

Skills

Driving heavy-duty truck

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Mathematical calculations

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

General office equipment

Job description

Truck Driver_NE-ALM_401-Thrift Store Department

Lafayette, LA, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM | Expires Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 5:59 AM

Location: The Salvation Army – Lafayette, LA

Position Title: Truck Driver

About this opportunity:

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.

Responsibilities include:

1. Knowledge of the assigned geographical area.
2. Ability to organize pick-up tickets and to schedule route in a manner that saves time and gasoline consumption.
3. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers.

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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to key punch information into a computer. Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, fax machine, copier, video projector, typewriter, computer, and adding machine. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Work is normally performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Work may require driving a vehicle on occasion with exposure to outdoor temperatures and heavy traffic.

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

We strive to do the “Most Good” for our employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good, with these five values at the heart of everything we do:

We are…

• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information: All employees recognize that 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.

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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