Pasadena Box Truck Driver - Production Assistant 2/ Class A Driver

Job Title

The Salvation Army is hiring for full-time box truck drivers with benefits at our Pasadena ARC Warehouse to deliver and pick-up items from our stores.

Job Description

The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program to assist men & women in their journey to complete our rehabilitation program. We are grateful for the contributions our valued employees make toward the maintenance and effectiveness of the programs. The organization is indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employees.

Become part of the dedicated Production Team at The Salvation Army! Together we can continue to serve and impact our local community, through the commitment to Do The Most Good at our Pasadena Adult Rehabilitation Program. This is an opportunity to promote a positive experience, problem-solving and teamwork skills, while contributing to the success of our Program and its participants.

Employee Benefits Offered

• Opportunity for career growth
• Paid time off
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement Plan
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job Duties

As our enthusiastic and hardworking CLASS A DRIVER (Production Assistant 2), you will be responsible for (but not limited to):

1. Follow daily routing directions and avoid going off route without exception, unless directed by the Transportation Supervisor or their designee.
2. Manage time daily to ensure route is completed within the approved work schedule. Routes are to be 100% completed each day, without exception, unless approved by the Transportation Supervisor or their designee.
3. Responsible for the safe loading and unloading of assigned truck. Assist in the safe loading or unloading of other trucks as requested.
4. Handle all donated material with safe handling procedures and assigned personal protective equipment at all times. Donations must be handled properly to ensure they return damage free to their destination.
5. Train, instruct and supervise truck helper in their WTA, keeping in mind that helper is in a rehabilitation program and that good personal and professional work habits are taught by example, as well as by instruction.
6. Responsible for Bag & Tag as instructed by Supervisor and procedure.
7. All pre and post checks must be completed daily. Any exceptions found during the pre-check inspection must be reviewed by the Transportation Supervisor prior to operating the vehicle. Any post-check exceptions must be reviewed with the Transportation Supervisor prior to clocking out for the day. All equipment on the truck must be in working order and properly secured for transport.
8. As a representative of The Salvation Army, ensure that all customers are treated courteously and with good customer service. Immediately report all donor problems and concerns that occur during donation pick-ups to supervisor, through dispatch.
9. Promptly report to immediate supervisor all accidents involving truck, personal injury or property damage.
10. Abide by all DOT regulations and state and local laws while maintaining a safe driving record. Attend all driver safety meetings as required.
11. Report all infractions of safety procedures to the Transportation Supervisor.
12. Adhere to all meal and rest breaks per state law and company policy.
13. Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Transportation Supervisor, Director of Production or their designated representatives.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent.

Valid driver's license (License A)

Clean Driving Record

Strong time management and customer service skills

Ability to operate electronic equipment used for daily route information

Strong oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.

Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks and miscellaneous carts.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Ability to lift up to 100lbs

Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks