Driver Assistant

Responsibilities

• Represents Habitat ReStore in a professional manner when dealing with donors, fellow staff members, and the general public.
• Communicate effectively with donors and coworkers to ensure the efficient operation of collections.
• Aids the collection driver in donor communication using a smart phone during daily route.
• Serves as ground guide during all backing operations of the collection vehicle.
• In coordination with the collection driver, conducts on-site screening of all donated items, refusing unacceptable items and providing referrals where possible.
• Loads and secures donated materials from around the Greater Kansas City area, honoring the schedule and arrangements made with donors; unloads those materials in coordination with the receiving supervisor.
• Completes and submits receipts and reports as directed.
• In coordination with the collection driver, performs preventative maintenance and upkeep on ReStore vehicles.
• Provides field supervision to any staff members assigned to the position.
• Serves as warehouse associate when all collections duties are fulfilled for the day, under the supervision of the receiving supervisor.
• In coordination with the collection driver, helps maintain equipment stored on trucks as defined on the driver checklist.
• Maintains compliance with DOT rules and regulations by always wearing a seatbelt when riding in the collection vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent at least 18 years old

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform a physically-demanding job on a daily basis, regularly lifting at least 70 lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand as needed.
• The position may require walking primarily on a level surface at various times throughout the day.
• The individual may reach above shoulder heights or below the waist or lift as required to file documents, store materials or move materials on the job site throughout the workday.
• Proper lifting techniques are required.
• The individual may be subject to intermittent moderate noise levels.