Driver Part-Time

About the role

The Driver is responsible for the general donation pick-ups throughout the service area. This is a part-time, 27 hours per week, $15.00 per hour position located at 3007 E23rd St., Granite City, IL.

Essential Functions

• Assist in transporting participants to and from activities
• Assist with delivering and picking up kettles and counter kettles
• Make pickups and deliveries as needed
• Setup donation giveaways
• Participate in team training and development when necessary
• Maintain confidentiality, proper boundaries with clients and comply with Salvation Army Safe From Harm guidelines
• Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with clients, visitors, co-workers and supervisor. This includes, but is not limited to, such actions as: resolution of conflicts in a professional manner; courteous treatment of staff, visitors and clients; respect of others' property and person; and professional and appropriate communications to and about visitors, clients, co-workers and supervisor
• Follow other instructions, and perform other related duties, as may be required by his/her supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED with one year related work experience. Combination of training and experience will be considered
• Ability to read and comprehend a job description and follow direction
• Basic communication skills to facilitate good communications between visitors and other employees
• Requires appropriate valid driver's license (MO "E" or IL "D") and must pass The Salvation Army MVR check

Physical and Working Conditions

• Capable of frequently lifting 30 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 100 pounds. Occasionally moves 100 pounds or more using dolly/cart/truck
• Majority of lifting is from floor to waist height. Some lifting required above waist and shoulder high but it will be at a reduced weight
• Position will have to bend, stoop, crouch, stand, walk, carry and push/pull items to accomplish this job
• Ability to bend, stoop, and climb in and out of vehicles
• Capable of prolonged periods of sitting and driving
• Must have adequate vision and hearing to safely operate a vehicle
• Work primarily outdoors, exposed to various weather conditions
• Regularly operate a vehicle and handle deliveries, pickups, and transportation of participants
• Occasional need to work evenings and weekends based on organizational needs