Truck Driver & Building Maintenance Worker (7794)

Work Location:   Wheeling Family Store

Work Schedule: Part-time (up to 28 hours/weekly)

This position is responsible for:

Drives Salvation Army truck along scheduled route to pick-up donations; operates the truck in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and state driving regulations; lifts, carries, loads and unloads variety of donations including furniture, appliances, clothing, etc.; ensures the safety, security, and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times; performs custodial work for the building; assists in performing work in the thrift store.

Key Responsibilities:

• Confers regularly with the store manager to maintain awareness of scheduled pick-ups of donations in accordance with the established policy.
   
• Inspects donated items briefly to ensure they can be used according to established policies and procedures; explains policy to customers regarding the types of items that can be accepted.
   
• Reviews scheduled pick-ups to ensure they are scheduled for the correct day of the week and geographical location.
   
• Organizes scheduled pick-ups by most direct routes to save time and fuel consumption.
   
• Lifts, carries, and/or hauls donations into truck; packs items in truck in a manner that maximizes use of space, protects items from damage, and ensures safety.
   
• Prepares donation receipts for customers; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.
   
• Maintains good relationship with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army.
   
• Unloads donations from truck upon arrival at the store and distributes them to appropriate locations in the building.
   
• Loads truck and drives to the dump and recycling center to dispose of non-useable donations.
   
• Sanitize furniture, bedding and other items.
   
• Performs custodial duties at the building as assigned to include, but not limited to, trash collection, sweeping, mopping, general cleaning and setting up tables and chairs/rearranging furniture.
   
• Ensures the truck meets the scheduled maintenance and performs operator’s maintenance in accordance with established standards.
   
• Drives carefully and observes/complies with all traffic signs and road/weather conditions to ensure the safety of passengers.
   
• Parks vehicle in a safe and clearly marked parking space.
   
• Locks vehicle doors when vehicle is not in use.
   
• Fuels vehicle in accordance with state gasoline regulations and The Salvation Army standards.
   
• Logs all mileage on standard forms; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.
   
• Arrives at destination according to schedule or telephones ahead when delays occur.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
   
• Physical ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull objects (up to 50 lbs.)
   
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
   
• Ability to read and follow a map and/or hand-written directions.
   
• Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects.
   
• Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
   
• Ability to drive a heavy-duty truck.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan Available
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Voluntary Life Insurance and more!

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not required, AND
   
• One year of experience driving a heavy-duty truck or large van, OR
   
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid State Driver's License.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

Salary : $15 - $16