The Salvation Army Mission:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Job Objective:

Drives a Salvation Army truck to pick-up and transport materials to and from specified destinations as assigned while consistently representing The Salvation Army with a professional and polite demeanor and providing exceptional customer service.

Essential functions:

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Plans daily routing based on pick-ups assigned.
• Ensure that all calls are made as scheduled and that care is taken to ensure the security and safe handling of all goods and materials.
• Instructs and supervises helper, keeping in mind that helper may be in a rehabilitation program; leading by example with good personal wand work habits. Responsible for behavior of truck helpers.
• Responsible for developing of assigned route, including bagging on both sides and across the street of each pick-up.
• Responsible for the safety and security of the truck and equipment, including daily inspections of air, water, oil, etc. to maintain equipment in excellent working order.
• Immediately reports any safety or security concerns to management including accidents involving truck, personal injury, or property damage.
• Acts as a personal representative of The Salvation Army and ensures that all customers are treated courteously and respectfully. Immediately report any problem with pick-ups to immediate supervisor through the dispatcher.
• Wear any and all assigned PPE provided, including but not limited to gloves, masks, or back guard when doing substantial lifting.
• Maintain a neat appearance, including clean clothing, clean shaven or neatly trimmed facial hair, neatly trimmed hair, shirt tucked in, pants at the waist, and appropriate head gear.
• Responsible for loading and unloading of truck and to help with other trucks as requested.
• Must be available for a flexible schedule; to work early shifts, late shifts, and some weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.