Job Title: Delivery Driver

FLSA Status: Part Time - non-exempt 
Reports to:  Corps Officers

Supervises: N/A

Schedule: Part-time, 25 hours per week

Rate of Pay: $14.00/hour

Closing Date: 1/15/2025

POSITION SUMMARY: The Delivery Driver’s primary responsibility is to pick up donations and deliver them to The Salvation Army for processing and distribution.  

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Daily pick up and delivery of donations using Salvation Army vehicles. Generate donation receipts and maintain proper record keeping. Proper handling (loading/unloading), transportation and storage of perishable and non-perishable food. Maintain cleanliness and good operating condition of Salvation Army vehicles. Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization of Salvation Army facilities as assigned. Report all accidents, problems and incidents to Social Services Case Manager. Adherence to employee dress code while working. Other duties as assigned by Corps Officers.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Must possess the ability to work well independently and in a detailed, professional and courteous manner. Must have the ability to relate positively to people from diverse backgrounds and interact well with the general public. Must be flexible and open to new ideas, concepts, and ways of doing things while keeping pace with multiple priorities. Must have a willingness to accept and support the mission of The Salvation Army. Must demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. Must submit to and pass a background check. Must complete Protecting the Mission – child safety training. Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License and be a minimum of 21 years old. Must complete and pass Salvation Army Driver’s Safety Course and Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) Check. Six months of successful work experience in retail, resale, warehousing, or a production environment preferred. Spanish speaking is preferred but not required.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to maneuver, ability to remain in a stationary position, bend, squat, climb, kneel, run, jump, and twist on an intermittent and sometimes continuous basis. Maintain the ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, reach overhead, and carry office supplies. Maintain the ability to operate a computer, telephone, and similar technologies. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

 

Benefits: Standard; Part-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.) Vacation benefit – 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment; vacation accrual is pro-rated for part time hours.) Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Driving to collect donations of food and other items from local businesses and individuals, safely and securely transporting those donations within The Salvation Army vehicles to our Admin building, Thrift Store, Social Services Building, adjacent cold storage units. Able to work safely and consistently in a fast-paced, challenging work environment. Handling all donated items with integrity, respect and care. Ensure a safe, clean and organized work area/ environment. Consistently represent The Salvation Army with a high standard of ethics, good conduct and friendliness to all in the general public whom the Truck Driver comes in contact with, in person or otherwise, without discrimination. Must be minimally 21 years of age and possessing a valid Utah Driver's License

 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma/GED minimum. 6 months successful work experience in either retail, resale, warehousing, or a production environment, preferred. Spanish speaking is also preferred, not required.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Must demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills. The ability to receive direction and follow instructions. Must display the ability to be accountable for the efficient scheduling of time and resources made available to perform tasks at hand. Self-motivated and consistent in accomplishing tasks in the allotted time. Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Detail oriented, accurate and precise. Capable of maintaining high level of integrity in conduct and in daily work. Must maintain confidentiality. Consistently demonstrates an energetic, personable and dependable work performance. When on site use of radio is required for communication. Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Support The Salvation Army's mission in your daily work.       

 

DUTIES:

Drive a Salvation Army vehicle during work hours Pick up/drop off and load/unload donations from sites, and vendors Write up paperwork for each donation accurately and efficiently. Clean and gas up vehicle regularly. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

MENTAL DEMANDS:

Work under stressful conditions. Interact with others with courtesy and tact. Manage and prioritize multiple projects with tight deadlines in an organized and efficient manner. Respond to crisis situations that may require de-escalation. Complete projects on schedule. Maintain confidentiality. Maintain regular and punctual work attendance.