Truck Driver_NE_101-Administration

Job Code – 5819NE Title: Truck Driver

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

 

Truck Driving (90%)

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.

 

Maintains good relationship with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army.

 

Assists Truck Helper in unloading the truck at the warehouse.

 

Delivers appliances and/or furniture as requested by customers.

 

Drives to the dump and metal recycling center to dispose of non-useable donations.

Warehouse Work (10%)

Assists in loading the bail truck.

 

Assists in cleaning and maintaining the warehouse and loading dock area.

 

Assists in working in all areas of the Family Store operations as needed.

 

Performs special projects as needed.

 

Performs other related work as required.

 

Materials and Equipment

 

The Salvation Army Vehicles Hand Trucks

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

 

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.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

 

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills 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:

Certifications/Licenses

Valid State Driver’s License

 

Physical Requirements

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

 

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

 

Ability to read and follow a map and/or hand-written 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.

 

Working Conditions

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.

Statement of Purpose

This document provides descriptive information about the above Salvation Army position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. The Salvation Army reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

 

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