Truck Driver/Relief Store Clerk

Truck Driver/Relief Store Clerk

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith based organization, has a job opening for a Truck Driver/Relief Store Clerk for the Jasper, Alabama - Walker County Service Center.

JOB SUMMARY:

Drives Salvation Army truck along scheduled route to pick-up donations and/or deliver merchandise to customers; operates the truck in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and state driving regulations; lifts, carries, loads and unloads variety of donations including furniture, appliances, clothing, etc.; ensures the safety, security, and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times; assists in performing work in the thrift store and warehouse. Assumes responsibilities of Store Clerk as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or G.E.D. and experience working in a retail store preferred, and one year experience driving a heavy-duty truck or large van, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Valid State Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the assigned geographic area. Knowledge of effective customer service techniques. Knowledge of the principles and practices of basic mathematics. Ability to organize pick-up tickets and to schedule route in a manner that saves time and gasoline consumption. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to read and follow a map and/or hand-written directions. Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects. Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing. Ability to drive a heavy-duty truck. Ability to operate a cash register. Ability to perform routine mathematical computations and count change.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work requires driving a vehicle daily with exposure to the outdoors where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Additional Information: 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.