Truck Driver

Job Posting

The Salvation Army Mission: 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.

Pay Rate: $21.00

Job Objective:

Drives truck to pick up and transport materials from and to specified destinations by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions:

1. Plans daily routing based on pick-ups assigned.

2. Ensure that all calls are made as scheduled and that care is taken to ensure the security and safe handling of goods and materials.

3. Instructs and supervises helper, keeping in mind that helper is in a rehabilitation program and good personal and work habits are taught by example as well as instruction.

4. Responsible for developing assigned routes, including bagging on both sides and across the street of each pick-up.

5. Responsible for the safety and security of the truck and equipment (including securing of hand truck at end of the day). Daily inspections of air, water, oil, etc. to maintain equipment in good operating equipment.

6. Responsible to promptly report to immediate supervisor all accidents involving a truck, personal injury, or property damage.

7. Act as personal representative of The Salvation Army and ensure that all customers are treated courteously. Immediately report any problem in pick-ups to the immediate supervisor through the dispatcher.

8. Responsible for the behavior of truck helpers.

9. Wear provided back guard when doing any substantial lifting or moving.

10. Personally maintain a neat appearance, including clean clothing, clean-shaven, neatly trimmed hair, shirttail tucked in, and appropriate headgear.

11. Responsible for loading and unloading of the truck and helping with other trucks as requested.

12. Support the mission statement of The Salvation Army.

13. Other duties as assigned by supervisor or administrator.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises beneficiaries assigned as part of work therapy.