What are the responsibilities and job description for the ReStore Donation Truck Driver position at McMinnville Area Habitat for Humanity?
Position Title: ReStore Donation Truck Driver
Reports to: ReStore Manager
Hours: 15 hours/week
Wage: $17/hour
Overview
McMinnville Area Habitat For Humanity (MacHabitat) is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. MacHabitat’s mission is to bring people together to build homes, community, and hope. We envision a community where everyone has a safe, decent, affordable place to live. Our administrative offices are located in McMinnville, OR - but our service area also includes Amity, Carlton, Grand Ronde, Lafayette, Sheridan, Willamia, and Yamhill.
The ReStore Donation Truck Driver plays a key role in McMinnville Area Habitat for Humanity's (MacHabitat) mission by ensuring the safe and efficient pickup of locally donated goods. This position is responsible for driving the ReStore box truck to pick up donations from individuals and businesses, loading and unloading items with care, and representing MacHabitat in a professional and courteous manner. This position will closely follow ReStore’s accepted and not accepted guidelines, and will communicate daily with Receiving staff and Manager regarding items not currently accepted.
Time Commitment
Part time (15 hours/week). Thursdays 8:30am-10:30am, Fridays 8:30am-3:30pm, Saturdays 8:30am-3:30pm
Qualifications
- Knowledge of MacHabitat ReStore’s mission.
- Must pass Criminal Background Check and Sexual Offender Check.
- Ability to lift and move items up to 75 pounds.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Knowledge of the Yamhill County area.
- Experience driving box trucks or similar large vehicles.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Comfortable working in varying weather conditions and physically demanding environments.
- Punctual, reliable, and a team player.
- Handle unexpected issues on the road or with donations (e.g., wrong address, damaged items).
- Adjust to route changes, weather conditions, or last-minute pickups with a positive attitude.
- Represent the mission of MacHabitat with integrity and care.
Benefits
The pay for this position is $17/hour. Benefits include 10 paid holidays and 40 hours of sick/personal leave.
Duties
- Drive the ReStore box truck to scheduled donor locations for pick-ups.
- Safely load, secure, and unload furniture, appliances, building materials, and other donated items.
- Provide exceptional customer service to donors, ensuring a positive donation experience.
- Screen donations for quality and acceptability based on ReStore guidelines.
- Accurately complete donation receipts upon completion of pickup.
- Assist with loading/unloading merchandise at the store.
- Conduct routine vehicle maintenance checks and report issues, while completing daily safety truck log.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the truck and donation areas.
- Other duties as assigned.
For more information about our affiliate and mission, please visit our website www.machabitat.org
Please respond by Sunday, Aug. 9, however position will be open until filled.
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17