Thrift Store Driver

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for a thrift store driver for Stillwater, Oklahoma.
 
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 Family store and warehouse.

 

Essential Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position.  The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

 

Organization (25%)

Regularly confers 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

 

Assists Truck Helper in unloading the truck to the warehouse

 

Customer Service (25%)

Prepares donation receipts for customers; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.

 

Maintains good relationships with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army

 

Delivers appliances and/or furniture as requested by customer

 

Drives to the dump and metal recycling center to dispose of nonuse able donations

 

Supervision (30%)

Ensures the truck meets the scheduled maintenance and performs operation in accordance with established standards.

 

Drivers 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

 

Fills vehicle with fuel 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.

 

Other Responsibilities

Assists in loading the bail truck

 

Assists in cleaning and maintaining the warehouse and loading dock area

 

Assists in working in all areas of The Salvation Army Family Store operations as needed.

 

Performs special projects as needed

 

Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Materials and Equipment

The Salvation Army Vehicle              Fork Lift, Pallet Jack, Hand Truck

 

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 coworkers

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

 

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED, 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

 

Certifications/Licenses

Valid Driver’s License

 

Physical Requirements

Ability to meet attendance requirements

 

Ability to read, write and communicates 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

 

Working Conditions

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.

 

Statement of Purpose

This document provides descriptive information about the above Salvation Army position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. The Salvation Army reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

 

All employees recognize that 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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