Truck Driver

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED, with a minimum of 2-years commercial driving experience. Must have a current or be able to pass the Department of Transportation physical, have a good driving record and meet The Salvation Army's MVR driver qualifications. Must be OSHA certified or eligible to drive a forklift, needs to go through The Salvation Army's forklift training, able to deal courteously with donors and other employees, make decisions regarding potential donations based on given general guidelines and handle donations in proper and appropriate manner to avoid damage and breakage. Must be able to work some Saturdays and early morning hours, pass the background checks and willing to support The Salvation Army mission. Food Service Certification courses within 90 days of hire. It must be understood by the incumbent that the provisions of Safe From Harm will apply upon commencement of employment and also understood that the required Safe From Harm training be satisfactorily completed within the first thirty (30) days of employment.

Position Summary

Responsible for daily pickup and deliveries according to the route assigned. Be able to work safely and efficiently; work well with supervisor, co-workers, agencies and other drivers or volunteers. Provide any extra route support as needed. This is a full time regular position with a workweek expectation of 40 hours per week.

Full time, $17-19/hour

2445 Prior Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113

• Drive routes as needed.
• Pick up donations at assigned destinations that are either on going or one time assignments.
• Priority given to ARC, Hope for the City, EFN, and Second Harvest.
• Pick up and deliver from Coborn's twice a week, unless otherwise instructed.
• As time permits other pick-ups would be LUNDS Inc, Wal-Mart, Sam's club, Suburban Santa, Seasonal Concepts, Nordstrom's, Cub Foods, World Vision, Toys for Tots, Toy shops, Rainbow foods, and Various other Grocery Stores.
• Load donations in a safe, secure manner to minimize damage and breakage to donations and property
• Issue donor receipts for donated items
• Deliver donations to Corps Community Centers, and/or DHQ. Unload truck taking donations to designated areas and/or Corps.
• Deliver food, clothing, coats, and toys to a scheduled location. Taking care to assure safe handling and avoiding damage to merchandise and property
• Deliver and pickup merchandise and supplies to the Toyshops or Corps as assigned
• Pick up other procurement assignments as assigned
• Drive Forklift at designated toyshops
• Drive truck for other Salvation Army program needs as assigned
• Perform routine truck maintenance to ensure trucks run safely and efficiently. Report all maintenance and performance concerns to supervisor.
• Maintain the exterior and interior of truck in a clean orderly condition.
• Re-evaluate routing continuously to maintain optimal efficiency.
• Attend special needs staffing: as relates to transportation.
• Assist with employee and volunteer training on safety and problem solving by presenting issues during in-service meetings, training classes and individual reviews.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Respond to emergencies as needed.
• Provide customer service and resolve scheduling problems and issues.
• Drivers must wear approved DHQ apparel while on duty.
• When not on a driving route or assignment, assist with loading and transporting supplies as needed to other Salvation Army Corps Community Centers, including disaster scenes throughout the division; sorting food in the DHQ warehouse; preparing supplies for toyshop; and unloading of donations at DHQ that belong to EDS or Seasonal Services.
• Assist with cleaning as needed or assigned.
• Other duties as assigned