Truck Driver Thrift Store

St. Vincent de Paul CARES; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Short- and Long Term Disability

120 hours of PTO biweekly

13 Paid Holidays

403(b) with employer match up to 3%

Job summary

St. Vincent de Paul CARES in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Truck Driver for the Thrift Store to pick up donations and deliver merchandise, loading and unloading items from furniture to clothing.

You will drive safely, follow routes, maintain the vehicle, complete logs, and act as an ambassador for the organization, with emphasis on safety, teamwork and customer service. This role requires a high school diploma or GED and a Florida driver's license; CDL preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Able to speak, write and understand English.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Must be sensitive to and respect diverse communities.
• Ability to set limits, meet deadlines and multi-task.
• Organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Strong work ethics.
• Pass Law Enforcement background screening.
• Valid Florida driver's license for agency or personal vehicle use.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Participate in PQI and accreditation processes.
• Mission-driven with integrity and passion.
• Adherence to high ethical standards.
• Willingness to receive feedback and learn.
• Alignment with St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission and Values.

Responsibilities

• Drive a pre-scheduled route to pick up donations and deliver merchandise.
• Load and unload furniture, bedding, appliances, household items and clothing.
• Assist with lifts, dollies, and safety equipment for heavy items.
• Operate vehicle safely and follow road rules and policies.
• Be an ambassador of goodwill for St. Vincent de Paul CARES.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and preventive maintenance, including oil changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Assistant Manager.
• Complete daily logs and adhere to maintenance schedule.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Safety consciousness

Teamwork and courtesy

Communication and listening

Ethics and integrity

Multitasking and time management

Problem solving under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Florida driver's license (CDL preferred)

Tools

Road maps / GPS navigation

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

St. Petersburg, FL, US

Mission Statement

To transform lives through love and service.

Summary

The Truck Driver-Thrift Store is the link between donors of merchandise, recipients of merchandise and the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. The Truck Driver-Thrift Store will help with the retrieval of donated goods, clothing, and furniture donated from individuals and families from the local community and surrounding areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at this time)

• Drive a pre-scheduled route, assigned by the Thrift Store Manager and/or Assistant Manager, to pick up donations and/or deliver merchandise to customers and clients
• Load and unload a variety of merchandise including furniture, bedding, appliances, household items and clothing
• Assist in using lifts, dollies, and other equipment for heavy items, as well as safety belts to prevent personal injury
• Operate the vehicle in a safe and responsible manner, observing all rules of the road as well as those established by management
• Be cognizant, at all times and under all circumstances, that the vehicle and its personnel are "ambassadors of goodwill" and a "moving billboard" for St. Vincent de Paul CARES
• Be responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle and the need for preventive maintenance, including oil changes
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Manager or Assistant Manager including daily tasks and check lists
• Complete daily logs and adhere to the truck maintenance schedule

Other Responsibilities

• Complies with all applicable training requirements
• Complies with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures
• Complies with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs
• Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team
• Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

• Able to speak, write and understand English
• Possess basic computer skills
• Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff, and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic, and economic groups
• Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task
• Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Possess strong work ethics
• Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening.
• Valid Florida driver’s license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business
• Must have reliable transportation
• Participate in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/ Reaccreditation process
• Mission-driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally
• A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance
• Evidence of deep alignment with the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission and Values

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

• Driving record must be free from violations
• Knowledgeable on road and safety regulations
• A knowledge of the south Pinellas County area
• Ability to read road maps
• Excellent driving record for at least 3-years prior to employment

Education and Experience

(Pending on position and if prior to hire is approved by Chief Executive Officer, a comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum education qualifications)

• This position requires a high school diploma or GED certificate
• A clean Florida Driver's License (CDL preferred but not required)

Employee Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short- and Long Term Disability
• 120 hours of PTO accrued biweekly starting at day 1 of employment
• 13 Paid Holidays to include Employee’s birthday and Date of Hire
• 403(b) with employer match up to 3%

General Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made, if appropriate, to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of job.

Mental Deman DS

Working in an office/site requires prolonged sitting at the computer workstation; standing, bending, reaching, lifting up to 40lbs. and some driving. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, and other office equipment. It is also required to regularly sit, speak, and listen, the employee is also required to walk, use hands and fingers to type, operate equipment, and maintain records and notes. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

Must handle new and diverse work problems on a daily basis. Personal maturity is an important attribute. Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. Must have the ability to listen objectively to people, perceive the real problem and assist in bringing issues to a successful conclusion. Must relate and interact with, volunteers, clients, contractors, visitors, and employees at all levels within the Agency.

Work Environment

Environment will occasionally become noisy due to equipment operations and interactions among clients and staff. There may be the possibility of being exposed to communicable disease, possible exposure to verbal abuse or similar behavior from residents/clients. On an as needed basis, employees may be called upon to work outside of the established work schedule or work odd hours. All information associated with the Agency is confidential.

St. Vincent de Paul CARES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.