Seasonal Driver

About the role

Join The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas campaign team and play a vital role in helping bring hope and assistance to the community during the holiday season. As a Driver, you will safely transport toys, coats, Christmas kettles, signage, and other essential supplies to designated locations, ensuring materials are delivered accurately and on time. The position requires a dependable individual with a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and customer service, who can work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to support the success of our holiday programs and mission.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate a mobile van or equivalent to pick up, unload, and deliver toys, coats, kettles, signage, and other supplies to specified destinations.
• Pick up Christmas kettles and signage as directed.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance and report any non‑routine problems or malfunctioning equipment to management.
• Follow specified instructions, procedures, and standards for efficient and safe vehicle operation.
• Conform to all federal, state, and local traffic laws and regulations governing the operation of a commercial van for passenger use.
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to execute the goals of The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas campaign.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: One year experience in a driving position preferred; three years licensed driving experience.
• Certifications: Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License with clearance to drive from The Salvation Army’s insurance carrier; must be at least 21 years of age with at least three years of general licensed driving experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill in operating commercial passenger vans or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Greater Green Bay and surrounding areas.
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Understanding of requirements and standards related to the safe and efficient operation of light commercial vehicles.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local traffic laws and regulations governing commercial passenger vehicles.
• Excellent customer service skills and a friendly demeanor.
• Basic proficiency with personal computer software, including Microsoft Office, email, and internet.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on small commercial vehicles and identify vehicle problems and malfunctions.
• Effective oral and written communication in English.

Physical Requirements

The employee must occasionally stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects, reach with arms, climb stairs, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. Lifting and moving up to 50 pounds is required. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The role involves long hours in an enclosed vehicle, navigating traffic, and regularly lifting items outdoors in various weather conditions. Employees may be exposed to weather and facility conditions prevalent at the time. Availability is required for days, weeknights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Pay

$18 per hour.

Schedule

25 hours per week, seasonal from mid‑October through Christmas Eve. Availability required for days, weeknights, weekends, and holidays as needed.