Truck Driver (6910)

Job DetailsJob Location: ALM-Florence Al Family Store - Florence, AL 35630Job Category: StoreSchedule/Hours: Tuesday - Saturday; 10:00am-5:00pm This position is responsible for: Drives Salvation Army truck along scheduled route to pick-up donations and/or deliver merchandise to customers; 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; assists in performing work in the thrift store and warehouse. Key Responsibilities: Confers regularly with the Dispatcher to maintain awareness of scheduled pick-ups of donations in accordance with the established policy. 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. Assists Truck Helper in lifting and stacking donations in the truck. 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. Assists Truck Helper in unloading the truck at the warehouse. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects. Assists in loading the bail truck. Assists in cleaning and maintaining the warehouse and loading dock area. Assists in working in all areas of the Thrift Store operations as needed. Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing. Ability to drive a heavy0duty truck. Employee Benefits: Medical Insurance, including Prescription, Dental, Vision Paid Time Off (PTO) Holiday Pay Short-Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account AFLAC Supplemental Policies Retirement Plan Availabile WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU High school diploma or GED preferred but not required; and One year 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. Valid State Driver's License. Physical Abilities:  Knowledge of the assigned geographical area. Ability to organize pick-up tickets and to schedule routes in a manner that saves time and gasoline consumption. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers. Ability to read and follow a map and/or hand-written directions. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled