What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver - Summer Position position at The Salvation Army Central Territory?
*** Multiple Positions Monday- Friday 4:30 P.M.- 8:00 P.M., Pay Rate: $23.00 Per Hour***
Temporary/ Seasonal 05/26/2026-07/31/2026
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.
Summary/Primary Purpose: Responsible to provide mobile feeding for The Salvation Army’s Family Meals of Hope Program and ensuring program compliance with SFSP and Safe Serve rules and regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for driving food truck to make deliveries for summer feeding program.
- Daily use of strong customer service skills when interacting with volunteers and program participants.
- Loading and unloading of trucks including food and food service supplies
- Accurate completion of daily pick-up logs, mileage logs, daily transportation & safety checklists, and driver check lists.
- Prepare truck for food service at each distribution site, including trash.
- Engage with participants and enforce program participation rules and guidelines.
- Responsible for vehicle being kept clean and in proper working order in accordance with food safety cleaning procedures.
- Driving is an essential role of this position.
- All other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Education and/or Experience: High School Graduate or GED
Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.
- Commitment to the TSA’s mission and values
- Ability to work with people.
- Lift and transfer up to 50 pounds.
- A valid driver’s license in good standing required; Over age 21.
- Good communication skills both written and spoken, and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.
Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business. Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None
Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in standing and moving position 90% of time. Heavy work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
Working Conditions: The worker is subject to hazards including close proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to heat and cold or exposure to chemicals.
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.
Qualifications:
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $23