Truck Driver Thrift Store

Job Title: Truck Driver-Thrift Store

Mission Statement: To transform lives through love and service.

Summary: The Truck Driver-Thrift Store is the link between donors of merchandise, recipients of merchandise and the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Community Thrift Store. The Truck Driver-Thrift Store will help with the retrieval of donated goods, clothing, and furniture donated from individuals and families from the local community and surrounding areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive a pre-scheduled route, assigned by the Thrift Store Manager and/or Assistant Manager, to pick up donations and/or deliver merchandise to customers and clients
• Load and unload a variety of merchandise including furniture, bedding, appliances, household items and clothing
• Assist in using lifts, dollies, and other equipment for heavy items, as well as safety belts to prevent personal injury
• Operate the vehicle in a safe and responsible manner, observing all rules of the road as well as those established by management
• Be cognizant, at all times and under all circumstances, that the vehicle and its personnel are "ambassadors of goodwill" and a "moving billboard" for St. Vincent de Paul CARES
• Be responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle and the need for preventive maintenance, including oil changes
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Manager or Assistant Manager including daily tasks and check lists
• Complete daily logs and adhere to the truck maintenance schedule

Other Responsibilities:

• Complies with all applicable training requirements
• Complies with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures
• Complies with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs
• Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team
• Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to speak, write and understand English
• Possess basic computer skills
• Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff, and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic, and economic groups
• Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task
• Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Possess strong work ethics
• Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening.
• Valid Florida driver's license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business
• Must have reliable transportation
• Participate in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/ Reaccreditation process
• Mission-driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally
• A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance
• Evidence of deep alignment with the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission and Values
• This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information on screening requirements, process, and disqualifying offenses, please visit the official Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Driving record must be free from violations
• Knowledgeable on road and safety regulations
• A knowledge of the south Pinellas County area
• Ability to read road maps
• Excellent driving record for at least 3-years prior to employment

Education and Experience:

• This position requires a high school diploma or GED certificate
• A clean Florida Driver's License (CDL preferred but not required)

Employee Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short- and Long Term Disability
• 120 hours of PTO accrued biweekly starting at day 1 of employment
• 13 Paid Holidays to include Employee's birthday and Date of Hire
• 403(b) with employer match up to 3%

General Physical Demands:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made, if appropriate, to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of job.

Mental Demands:

Must handle new and diverse work problems on a daily basis. Personal maturity is an important attribute. Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. Must have the ability to listen objectively to people, perceive the real problem and assist in bringing issues to a successful conclusion. Must relate and interact with, volunteers, clients, contractors, visitors, and employees at all levels within the Agency.

Work Environment:

Environment will occasionally become noisy due to equipment operations and interactions among clients and staff. There may be the possibility of being exposed to communicable disease, possible exposure to verbal abuse or similar behavior from residents/clients. On an as needed basis, employees may be called upon to work outside of the established work schedule or work odd hours. All information associated with the Agency is confidential.

St. Vincent de Paul CARES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.