Christmas Driver_NE-KT_201-Christmas Kettles

Location:  Knoxville Area Command

Position: Christmas Driver

About this opportunity:

Drives Salvation Army vehicle to transport bell ringers to and from kettle locations.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive vehicles to transport bell ringers.
• Maintains cleanliness of truck and/or van inside and outside.

What we are looking for in you:

• A High School diploma or GED preferred
• A Valid Driver’s License

Physical Requirements and 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.

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.

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.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

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:  October 30, 2024 – December 6, 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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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!