Truck Driver - Mount Airy, North Carolina

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for a Truck Driver for the Family Store located in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
 

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/family store and warehouse.
 

Knowledge, Skills, and 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.

Ability to sort and determine the suitability of donated items.

Ability to ensure the warehouse and dock area and equipment are maintained in a neat, orderly, and secure manner.

Ability to drive a heavy-duty truck.

Education and Experience

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.

Physical Requirements/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.

Physical ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull light objects (less than 25 lbs.).

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.
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Application Submittal Period: 4/7/2021 – 4/30/2021
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. 
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