Route Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Organization

The Rescue Mission Alliance (RMA) is a Christian non-profit organization that has been serving the less fortunate in Southern California through emergency and long-term rehabilitation services since 1972. RMA partners with local churches to meet the spiritual needs of the people we serve. The Thrift Stores provide revenue to support the Rescue Mission drug and alcohol recovery programs.

Summary

Duties include picking up donations throughout the San Fernando Valley, Santa Barbara County, and Ventura County. Must have a clean DMV record and able to drive a box truck. This is a full-time regular, non-exempt position reporting to the Oxnard Dispatch Supervisor and located in Oxnard, CA. Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience. This position is eligible for overtime and benefits according to applicable guidelines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Picking up donations via box truck.

• Load and unload truck utilizing proper lifting techniques.

• Safely negotiate in a variety of environments, e.g. steep stairs, uneven surfaces.

• Safety oriented.

• Daily communication with call center/dispatch.

• Prior to daily route, inspect all vehicles and maintain vehicle supplies such as gas, oil, water,

tires, etc. to ensure vehicle is kept in proper working condition.

• Keeps vehicle maintenance record.

• Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to supervisor.

• Read and understand the Thomas Guide, maps and follow written and verbal geographic

directions.

• Obey all traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.

• Communicate with Receptionist by use of two way radio.

• Comply with all Federal, State, and local laws regulating safe driving, and RMA policies and

procedures.

• Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported.

• Maintain a safe driving record and appropriate driver's license classification while operating

company vehicles.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Attend all safety matrix and driver meetings.

• Promote RMA Safety Program and in alignment with the Injury and Illness Prevention Program

(IIPP) and Smith Systems policies and procedures, model safe work practices.

• Map/Grid and prepare routes.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no employees reporting to this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or GED equivalent.

• Valid CA driver’s license and insurable under RMA

• Clean 3 year DMV driving record.

Skills

• Ability to reach, bend, and lift boxes, furniture, etc. into and out of delivery truck.

• Must be able to do extensive driving in a variety of road and weather conditions.

• Consistently demonstrate the ability to work safely.

• Requires strong customer service orientation.

• Possess a team player attitude and ability to work with a wide variety of people with different

personalities and backgrounds.

• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Able to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.

• Previous route driving experience a plus.

• Bi-lingual (English-Spanish) preferred.

Software

GPS Navigation Device

Physical Demands

• Able to lift and move up to 60lbs.

• Hands-on position, including moving boxes, lifting merchandise, etc.

Equipment

• Box truck and/or cargo van.

• Hand truck and other tools required for safe lifting.

Work Environment

Typical warehouse/delivery truck setting. Diverse surroundings with unpredictable environments such as uneven surfaces and potential hazards such stairs, animals, etc. This position will function in a Thrift Store and warehouse setting where medium duty equipment such as forklifts is in use. Will also be working in proximity with an at-risk population where errant behavior and disease risk may be present. Appropriate safety considerations will be required to avoid illness or injury.