Family Store Truck Driver

Location: The Salvation Army of Columbus, Georgia

About this opportunity:
This position drives Salvation Army truck along scheduled rout to pick-up donations and/or deliver merchandise to customers; operates the truck in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and stat driving regulations; lifts, carries, loads and unloads a 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.

Key responsibilities:

• Confers regularly with the Dispatcher to maintain awareness of scheduled pick-ups of donations in accordance with the established policy.
• 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 donations 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; Assist 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.
• Ensures the truck meets the scheduled maintenance and performs operators’ maintenance in accordance with established standards.
• 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.
• Fuels vehicle in accordance with state gasoline regulations and The Salvation Army standards; Logs all mileage on standard forms; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same; Arrives at destination according to schedule or telephones     ahead when severe delays occur.
• Assists in bailing and loading rags onto the truck.
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining the warehouse and loading dock area.
• Assists in working in all areas of the Thrift Store operations as needed.
• Performs special projects as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 What we are looking for in you:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., preferred but no required.
• One (1) year experience driving a heavy-duty truck or large van.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• 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 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. Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull heavy (50-100+ lbs.) donations, i.e. furniture, appliances, etc. 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.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans and more!

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:  2/5/2025 – 2/19/2025

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!