Truck Driver - Winter Haven, FL

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith based organization, has a job opening for a Truck Driver for the Winter Haven Thrift Store, located in Winter Haven, Florida.

POSITION 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 state driving regulations; lifts, carries, loads and unloads 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.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:               This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position description.

 

Confers regularly with the Donations Scheduler 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 donation 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.

 

Assists Truck Helper in unloading the truck at the warehouse/store.

 

Delivers appliances and/or furniture as requested by customers.

 

Drives to the dump and appropriate recycling centers to dispose of non-useable donations.

 

Ensures the truck meets the scheduled maintenance and performs operators maintenance in accordance with established standards.

 

Drives carefully and observes/complies with all traffic signs and road/weather conditions to ensure the safety of passengers.

 

Parks vehicle in a safe and clearly marked parking space.

 

Locks vehicle doors when vehicle is not in use.

 

Fuels vehicle in accordance with state gasoline regulations and The Salvation Army standards.

 

Logs all mileage on standard forms; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.

 

Arrives at destination according to schedule or telephones ahead when severe delays occur.

 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Assists in loading the bail truck.

 

Assists in cleaning and maintaining the warehouse and loading dock area.

 

Assists in working in all areas of the Thrift Store operations as needed.

 

Performs special projects as needed.

 

Performs other related work as required.

 

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

 

Salvation Army truck    hand truck

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not required,

 

and one year experience driving a heavy-duty truck or large van,

 

or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

 

Valid State Driver's License with CDL endorsement, if required.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 

Knowledge of the assigned geographical area.

 

Knowledge of DOT regulations.

 

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.

 

Ability to maintain driving ability, DOT certifications, and Salvation Army insurance qualifications.

 

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

 

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 up to 50 lbs regularly and greater than 50 lbs occasionally.

 

Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.

 

Ability to drive a heavy-duty truck.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.

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