Family Store Truck Driver (7527)
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: GA-AGAC Augusta Family Store 1 - AUGUSTA, GA 30901Position Type: Full Time RegularEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDSalary Range: $14.00Job Shift: AnyJob Category: StoreSchedule/Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (39 hours per week)
This position is responsible for
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
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
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Retirement and more!
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOUEducation and Experience:
High School Diploma or G.E.D., preferred but not 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.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Driver’s License
Current DOT Clearance
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
Company at a glance
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
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.
Top Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement
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