Christmas Driver

JOB SUMMARY:

Drives truck and/or van to pick up gifts and take them to the Christmas warehouse.Responsible for driving the truck and/or van to and from homes, agencies and churches to pick up gifts, stockings, etc.Loads and unloads gifts from the truck to the warehouse.Operates the truck and/or van in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and State driving regulations; lifts, carries, loads and unloads Christmas donations, gifts, stocks, etc.; ensures the safety, security and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times; assists in performing work at the Christmas warehouse and center as requested.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:This job description should not be considered 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 tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Drive trucks to and from malls to pick up gifts and take to the Christmas warehouse, organizing scheduling pick-ups by most direct route to arrive at destinations according to schedule.

Drives trucks to homes, agencies, churches and any other designated location to pick up gifts, stockings, etc. to take to the Christmas warehouse.

Maintains cleanliness of truck and/or van inside and outside.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with janitorial work in the Christmas warehouse as needed.

Assist with routing of traffic when necessary at the Christmas Center as requested.

Assist with setting up trees, tables and stands for Christmas display and disassembling at the end of the Christmas Season.

Perform other related work as required.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Truck and/or VanBack Belt

Cleaning Materials

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A High School diploma or GED. A minimum of two years driving experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid Driver’s License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the assigned geographic area.

Ability to organize route in a manner that saves time and gasoline consumption

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers and donors.

Ability to perform general cleaning activities for building,

Ability to follow instructions.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Ability to meet attendance requirements,

Ability to read and communicate the English language,

Ability to operate commercial equipment,

Ability to exert the physical energy required to performing duties given,

Ability to perform continuous stooping, standing and climbing as well as lift and carry and/or push/pullmoderate (25 – 50 lbs)and possibly heavy (50-100 lbs) materials and donations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a warehouse building with some exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt, dust and/or disagreeable sights and orders.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

The purpose of a job description is to outline the essential functions unique to a particular job within a specific department.Job descriptions are used to recruit, train and evaluate employees.

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.