Family Store Truck Driver-NE_Thrift Store Department-402

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a full-time Family Store Truck Driver for the Augusta Area Command, located in Augusta, GA.

Job Summary

Drives Salvation Army truck along scheduled route 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 Family Stores and the warehouse.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the assigned geographical area; ability to organize pick-up tickets and to schedule route in a manner that saves time and gasoline consumption; ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers.

Education 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 Georgia Driver’s License and DOT Certification

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 box 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.

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.
 

To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

*Application Submittal Period:11/30/2020 – until filled
 

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