Seasonal Christmas Driver

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for a Seasonal Christmas Driver. Seasonal position begins in November. 

Drives truck and/or van to mall(s) to pick up gifts and take them to the Christmas warehouse.  Responsible for driving the truck and/or van to and from homes, agencies and churches to pick up gifts, stockings, etc.  Loads  and unloads gifts from the truck to the warehouse.  Operates the truck and/or van in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and State driving regulations; lifts, carries, loads and unloads Christmas donations, gifts, stocks, etc.; ensures the safety, security and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times; assists in performing work at the Christmas warehouse and center as requested.

Job Summary

Drive trucks to and from malls to pick up gifts and take to the Christmas warehouse, organizing scheduling pick-ups by most direct route to arrive at destinations according to schedule.

Drives trucks to homes, agencies, churches and any other designated location to pick up gifts, stockings, etc. to take to the Christmas warehouse.

Maintains cleanliness of truck and/or van inside and outside.

Assist with janitorial work in the Christmas warehouse as needed.

Assist with routing of traffic when necessary at the Christmas Center as requested.

Assist with setting up trees, tables and stands for Christmas display and disassembling at the end of the Christmas Season

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the assigned geographic area.

Ability to organize route in a manner that saves time and gasoline consumption

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers and donors.

Ability to perform general cleaning activities for building,

Ability to follow instructions.

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

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

Ability to operate commercial equipment,

Ability to exert the physical energy required to performing duties given,

Ability to perform continuous stooping, standing and climbing as well as lift and carry and/or push/pull  moderate (25 – 50 lbs)  and possibly heavy (50-100 lbs) materials and donations.

Ability to travel as needed. 

Education and Experience 

 A High School diploma or GED

 A minimum of two years driving experience.

Certifications/Licenses:

           A Valid Drivers License

Materials and Equipment:

Truck and/or Van                 Back Belt

Cleaning Materials

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

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

Ability to operate commercial equipment,

Ability to exert the physical energy required to performing duties given,

Ability to perform continuous stooping, standing and climbing as well as lift and carry and/or push/pull  moderate (25 – 50 lbs)  and possibly heavy (50-100 lbs) materials and donations.

Additional Comments:
All employees recognize 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.

To apply, please select the "Apply Now" icon at the bottom of this positing.

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Application Submittal Period: 4/16/24 till filled. 

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 

ADDITONAL VERBIAGE To apply, please complete our on-line application at www.salvationarmycareers.org. 

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