About this role
Duty Driver - The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
About Us
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 Overview
Join our team in "Doing the Most Good" as a Duty Driver at our Adult Rehabilitation Center. Duty Drivers will utilize a Salvation Army vehicle to pick up and transport beneficiaries, and/or employees to and from specified destinations. Also performs errands such as delivering packages or inter-office mail, or picking up supplies, as requested by supervisor.
Pay Rate: $16.37
Status: Part Time, 12 Hours per Week
Key Responsibilities
- Transport beneficiaries to and from work therapy assignments or approved activities such as doctor’s appointments, court, etc..
- Transport Salvation Army personnel to and from official business.
- Perform other deliveries, pick- ups, or errands as assigned by supervisor. Responsible for loading and unloading of assigned vehicle when making deliveries or pick-ups.
- Wear provided back guard when doing any substantial lifting or moving.
- Responsible for the safety and security of assigned vehicle, including securing of vehicle at end of day. Perform daily inspections to maintain equipment in good operating condition. If assigned vehicle falls under DOT regulations, must comply with all applicable regulations.
- Promptly report to immediate supervisor all accidents involving assigned vehicle, personal injury, or property damage. Immediately report other types of problems to immediate supervisor through the dispatcher.
- Act as a personal representative of The Salvation Army and ensure that all passengers and other individuals are treated courteously. Maintain a neat personal appearance.
- All other duties as assigned by supervisor or Administrator.
- Support the mission statement of The Salvation Army.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Key Responsibilities
- Transport beneficiaries to and from work therapy assignments or approved activities such as doctor’s appointments, court, etc..
- Transport Salvation Army personnel to and from official business.
- Perform other deliveries, pick- ups, or errands as assigned by supervisor. Responsible for loading and unloading of assigned vehicle when making deliveries or pick-ups.
- Wear provided back guard when doing any substantial lifting or moving.
- Responsible for the safety and security of assigned vehicle, including securing of vehicle at end of day. Perform daily inspections to maintain equipment in good operating condition. If assigned vehicle falls under DOT regulations, must comply with all applicable regulations.
- Promptly report to immediate supervisor all accidents involving assigned vehicle, personal injury, or property damage. Immediately report other types of problems to immediate supervisor through the dispatcher.
- Act as a personal representative of The Salvation Army and ensure that all passengers and other individuals are treated courteously. Maintain a neat personal appearance.
- All other duties as assigned by supervisor or Administrator.
- Support the mission statement of The Salvation Army.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or currently pursuing
- Strong English communication skills
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems
- Basic math skills
- Ability to pass pre-employment background check
- Must have a valid drivers license to operate assigned vehicle(s), and must clear MVR
- Must be available for a flexible schedule, including potential on-call availability as needed
Physical Requirements
- Ability to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms
- Frequently stand and walk
- Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch and talk or hear
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and /or move more than 100 pounds
- Ability to exhibit close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
- The work environment for this position includes truck and warehouse environments which reflect the temperature and humidity of outdoors
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
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Other facts
About The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Our message is based on the Bible, our ministry is motivated by the love of God, and our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ as we meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Every program we offer is rooted in our passion to serve God by serving the lost, the vulnerable, the needy, the poor, the hurting, the helpless, and the hopeless.
Material and spiritual support is our standard - social services delivered with compassion is our model - anyone in need is our prerequisite. Eighty-two cents of every dollar we raise supports our various programs. We are a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are deductible for Federal Income Tax Purposes to the extent permitted under Section 170(b)(2) for corporations.
What you'll do
- Duty Drivers will utilize a Salvation Army vehicle to transport beneficiaries and employees to specified destinations. They will also perform errands such as delivering packages or picking up supplies as requested by their supervisor.
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