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The Seasonal Christmas Driver is responsible for safely operating a Salvation Army vehicle to transport Christmas gifts, donations, kettles, and seasonal workers to and from designated locations. This position travels to malls, homes, agencies, churches, businesses, and other locations to pick up gifts, stockings, and other Christmas donations and transport them to the Christmas warehouse or center. The Seasonal Christmas Driver loads and unloads donations, assists with Christmas warehouse operations as needed, and ensures the safety, security, and accountability of the assigned vehicle and transported items at all times. The driver also assists with transporting bell ringers and kettles to and from designated kettle locations. All driving duties must be performed in accordance with The Salvation Army policies and procedures and applicable state and local driving regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The employee may be requested to perform job-related duties and responsibilities other than those specifically stated in this job description. Safely operates a Salvation Army vehicle to and from malls and other designated locations to pick up Christmas gifts and transport them to the Christmas warehouse or center. Organizes and follows scheduled pickup routes using the most direct and efficient route to arrive at destinations according to schedule. Drives to homes, agencies, churches, businesses, and other designated locations to pick up gifts, stockings, and other Christmas donations. Loads, carries, transports, and unloads Christmas gifts, donations, stockings, supplies, and other materials. Interacts with donors, businesses, homeowners, community partners, and the public in a courteous and professional manner that positively represents the mission of The Salvation Army. Transports bell ringers and/or kettles to designated locations at the beginning of scheduled shifts and picks them up at the end of the day. Returns to kettle locations throughout the day as directed to pick up full kettles and/or deliver empty kettles. Ensures the safety, security, and accountability of the Salvation Army vehicle, donations, kettles, and other transported items at all times. Operates the assigned vehicle in compliance with The Salvation Army standards and all applicable state and local driving regulations. Maintains the cleanliness and general appearance of the Salvation Army vehicle, both inside and outside. Immediately reports vehicle concerns, accidents, safety issues, or other problems to the appropriate supervisor.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists with general cleaning and janitorial duties in the Christmas warehouse or center as needed. Assists with directing or routing traffic at the Christmas Center when requested. Assists with setting up Christmas trees, tables, stands, displays, and other seasonal equipment. Assists with disassembling and storing Christmas displays and equipment at the conclusion of the Christmas season. Assists with general Christmas warehouse and center operations as assigned. Performs other related duties as required.
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. Ability to perform general cleaning activities for building. Ability to follow instructions. Ability to become and remain certified to drive a Salvation Army vehicle.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read and communicate the English language. Ability to operate commercial equipment. Ability to exert the physical energy required to performing duties given. Ability to perform continuous stooping, standing and climbing as well as lift and carry and/or push/pull moderate (25 - 50 lbs) and possibly heavy (50-100 lbs) materials and donations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a warehouse building with some exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt, dust and/or disagreeable sights and orders
