What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver position at The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division?
Key Responsibilities
Transportation & Logistics
Education & Experience
Transportation & Logistics
- Follow scheduled routing procedures efficiently
- Drive Salvation Army truck for pickups and deliveries
- Ensure security and safe handling of all goods and materials
- Perform daily pre and post-trip inspections of vehicles
- Maintain equipment in excellent working order
- Comply with all DOT and OSHA regulations
- Act as a personal representative of The Salvation Army
- Ensure all donors are treated courteously and respectfully
- Communicate donation acceptance policy with donors
- Report any pickup problems to dispatcher
- Maintain professional appearance per ARC dress code
- Use DSS program and assigned iPad apps effectively
- Support beneficiaries in work therapy goals through training and mentoring
- Handle loading and unloading of trucks as needed
- Wear all assigned PPE including gloves, masks, and back guard
- Report any safety or security concerns immediately
Education & Experience
- High School Degree or equivalent
- At least two years licensed driving experience
- Must pass pre-employment DOT screen, drug test, and background check
- Strong communication skills in English
- Basic computer skills including payroll system
- Proficiency with mobile applications
- Basic math skills
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Professional demeanor and customer service orientation
- Valid Driver's License
- Clear MVR report
- Successful completion of required testing
- Regularly required to stand, use hands, handle, feel, hear, and talk
- Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
- Must regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds
- Occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds
- Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and focus adjustment
- Store and warehouse environments
- Quiet to moderate noise level
- May experience dusty conditions
- Temperature fluctuations based on weather
- Flexible schedule including early shifts, late shifts, and some weekends
- Opportunity to make a positive impact in your community
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive work environment
- Comprehensive benefits package