Seasonal Driver (Christmas)

Location:               The Salvation Army Metro Atlanta Area Command

Position:                Christmas Seasonal Driver

Position Type:       Seasonal Christmas Position (December 2 – December 20)

Rate of Pay:           $17.00

About this opportunity:

Drives Salvation Army vehicle to pick up gifts and take them to the Christmas warehouse.  Responsible for driving to and from homes, agencies, and churches to pick up gifts, stockings, etc.  Loads and unloads gifts from the vehicle to the warehouse.  Operates the vehicle 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.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive Salvation Army vehicle 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 Salvation Army vehicle to homes, agencies, churches, and any other designated location to pick up gifts, stockings, etc. to take to the Christmas warehouse.
• Interacts with donors and store/homeowners as necessary and in a professional manner that represents the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Maintains cleanliness of Salvation Army vehicle 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.  

What we are looking for in you:

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• Two years of driving experience
• Valid Sate Driver’s License
• Must be comfortable driving a 24-foot box truck throughout the Atlanta area (including Downtown Atlanta)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read 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. Work is performed in a warehouse building with some exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt, dust and/or disagreeable sights and orders.

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.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its 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.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, 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.

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period: 11/01/2024-11/15/2024

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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