Truck Driver - SC/El Centro

Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.Its message is based on the Bible.Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Position Summary
The Truck Driver keep truck in good working order. Responsible for picking up donations around the area, complete donation pickups. The Truck Driver is also responsible to make sure he/she completes donation picks, stays on routes and helps unload donated items at the warehouse.
Essential Functions
1.Plan daily routing based on pick-ups assigned.
2.Adhere to pick-up operations manual as well as all policy and procedures as adopted by the Business Administrator and the Corps Officer.
3.Responsible for the safety and security of the truck and equipment including securing the hand of truck at the end of each day. Make recommendations to supervisor if changes, modifications and repairs. Promptly report if accidents.
4.Must assure good customer relations in the community and see that all customers are given prompt and courteous service. Report any problems immediately to supervisor.
5.Assit with volunteer training and oversee volunteers, assuring all follow proper procedures.
6.Responsibility for safety and security of the area and equipment. Properly observe all safety rules and regulations; ensure staff use protective equipment, Report violations immediately, all accidents involving personal injury or property damage to a supervisor.
7.Handle other duties, as assigned.
Working Conditions
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications

1. California Driver License
2. Forklift Certificate
3. Bilingual English and Spanish (Preferred)
4. Ability to communicate effectively, relate positivelyand energetically with customers and staff.
5. Must have knowledge of moving procedures and equipment.
6. Must have a sense of cleanliness, tidiness and neatness.
7. Must be able to supervise employees and/or volunteers.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. Able to work independently.
2. Complete task in a timely manner.
3. Able to take directions and work with minimum supervision.
4. Ability to maintain a non-judgmental attitude in working with customers.
5. Positive attitude, responsible, honest, and punctual.
6. Good people skills

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)