Kettle Driver (8366)

This person is responsible for:

• Drives Salvation Army vehicle to pick up gifts and take them to the Christmas warehouse.  Responsible for loading  and unloading gifts from the vehicle to the warehouse.
• Operates the vehicle in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and State driving regulations; lifts, carries, loads and unloads Christmas donations, gifts, stocks, etc.; ensures the safety, security and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times; drives kettle workers to and from kettle locations; assists in performing work at the Christmas warehouse and center as requested.

Essential Functions:

• Drive Salvation Army vehicle to pick up gifts and take to the Christmas warehouse, organizing scheduling pick-ups by most direct route to arrive at destinations according to schedule.
• Interacts with donors and store as necessary and in a professional manner that represents the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Delivers bell-ringers and/or kettles to locations daily; picks up same at end of day; returns to kettle locations as necessary/directed throughout the day to pick up full and/or drop off empty  kettles.
• Maintains cleanliness of Salvation Army vehicle inside and outside.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A High School diploma or GED.
• and
• two years driving experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver’s License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the assigned geographic area.
• Ability to organize route in a manner that saves time and gasoline consumption.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers and donors.