Driver

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for Driver for the Leesburg Corps located in Leesburg, Florida. This is a part-time position that involves working up to 20 hours a week.

Job Summary

Drives a Salvation Army vehicle in order to transport passengers to and from Salvation Army activities. Drives a Salvation Army vehicle to pick-up food donations and deliver to The Salvation Army Food Services.

• Provides transportation for members to and from the Corps each Sunday.
• Provides transportation for children to and from afternoon activities.
• Provides transportation for Home League members to and from the Fellowship Hall.
• Provides transportation for children to and from day camp and during day camp trips.
• Provides transportation for groups for summer camp.
• Picks-up and delivers miscellaneous items as needed.
• Delivers/picks-up mail to/from the post office.
• 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.
• Maintains control of passenger activities by prohibiting unsafe or non-Christian behavior.
• Schedules routine maintenance of The Salvation Army vehicle to ensure safety of passengers and long life of vehicle.
• Washes and cleans vehicle regularly.
• Performs other related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of acceptable driving techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of safety precautions associated with transporting passengers.
• Ability to drive a passenger vehicle ensuring the safety of passengers and protection of the vehicle.
• Ability to read and follow maps.
• Ability to gauge time needed to arrive at destination.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.
• Ability to drive a vehicle in heavy traffic and extended trips.

Materials & Equipment Used

The Salvation Army Vehicle

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and Two years’ experience operating an automotive vehicle or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid State Driver's License.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs.
• Ability to spend the night away from home due to extended trips.
• Ability to maintain required licenses and certifications required of the position.
• Work involves driving a vehicle where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with long distance trips or heavy traffic.

Additional Information

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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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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