Driver - Summer Position

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Drive food truck to make deliveries for summer feeding program.
• Daily use of strong customer service skills when interacting with volunteers and program participants.
• Loading and unloading of trucks including food and food service supplies.
• Accurate completion of daily pick-up logs, mileage logs, daily transportation & safety checklists, and driver check lists.
• Prepare truck for food service at each distribution site, including trash.
• Engage with participants and enforce program participation rules and guidelines.
• Ensure vehicle is kept clean and in proper working order in accordance with food safety cleaning procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education and/or Experience

• High School Graduate or GED

Qualifications

• Commitment to the TSA’s mission and values
• Ability to work with people
• Lift and transfer up to 50 pounds
• A valid driver’s license in good standing required; Over age 21
• Good communication skills both written and spoken, and ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters

Other Qualifications

• Must pass all applicable background checks
• Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside
• Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business
• Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in standing and moving position 90% of time
• Heavy work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs

Working Conditions

The worker is subject to hazards including close proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to heat and cold or exposure to chemicals.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.