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Donation Pickup & Delivery Driver (Local Routes)
Location: Davenport, Iowa
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
About the Role
At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. We're seeking a professional and courteous driver to transport materials to and from specified destinations. This role is essential in representing The Salvation Army while providing exceptional service to our donors and maintaining efficient operations.
What You'll Do
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
- Train and Certify New Production Assistants
Customer Service
- 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
Operations Support
- 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
Why Join Us
- Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
- On-the-job training
- Team-oriented environment
- Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
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