Truck Driver & Bailer

Schedule/Hours: Varies

This position is responsible for:
Under the direction of the Family Store Manager, drives Salvation Army owned vehicle loading and unloading routine pickups and/or deliveries of material, donated or otherwise, to serve production needs of the store and/or general operation of corps.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drives Salvation Army truck along scheduled route to pick-up donations and/or delivery merchandise to customers.
• 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.
• Drives to the dump and metal recycling center to dispose of non-useable donations and other trash items.
• 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.
• Arrives at destination according to schedule or telephones ahead when severe delays occur.
• Lifts and stacks donations in the truck, and unloads/loads truck.
• Prepares donation receipts for customers; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.
• Maintains good relationships with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army.
• Places and arranges furniture, appliances, books or other heavy items in the store as directed.
• Inspects donated items briefly to ensure they can be used according to established policies and procedures; explains policy to customers regarding the types of items that can be accepted.
• Delivers appliances and furniture purchased by customers

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Knowledge of the assigned geographical area.
• 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 present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.
• Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
• Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with lifting, moving, and carrying very heavy objects (more than 100 lbs.) frequently.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Life Insurance

• 403B Plan

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred

AND

• One year prior customer service or retail experience preferred,

OR

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid State Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled