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 TITLE: Truck Driver (Non-CDL/DOT)
DEPARTMENT: The Salvation Army; Fairbanks Corps
REPORTS TO: Corps Officers
FLSA STATUS: Full-Time / 40 hours per week; Non-Exempt
SCOPE OF POSITION: The Truck Driver is responsible for the safety and security
of trucks and
equipment, and the safe handling of all goods and materials. This position also
assists with
marking and moving merchandise in the day-to-day operations of the warehouse.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions with minimum supervision.
2. Licensed according to State of Alaska requirements to operate trucks such as
used by The Salvation Army
3. Ability to read map books, plan routes, and use a two-way radio.
4. Skilled in providing excellent customer service by giving prompt and
courteous assistance to internal and external customers.
5. Current Alaska driver’s license with acceptable driving and criminal history
records.
6. Must meet all state requirements to be in compliance with DOT and Alaska
state rules, which may include obtaining a medical certification from an
approved provider.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Plan daily routing based on store drop offs of processed material.
2. Provide daily inspections of trucks, checking air, water, oil and other items
to ensure equipment is clean and well maintained.
3. Assist with onloading and offloading of merchandise.
4. Work in cooperation with the Thrift Store Manager to assist with production
needs including receiving, sorting, pricing, and stocking sales floor as needed.
5. Operate Salvation Army Vehicle to pick up donations, load trash and
unsellable merchandise and take to the Fairbanks Dump, and keep the vehicle
cleaned and
serviced.
6. Act as a Salvation Army representative ensuring that customers are always
treated courteously.
7. Help to ensure warehouse/thrift store cleanliness inside and out.
8. Assist with making and loading recycle bales.
9. Assist with the loss prevention program, reporting all incidents of loss to
management in a timely manner.
10. Report safety hazards; assist in the protection of property, vehicles, and
buildings.
11. Instruct, supervise, and assist any ride-along assistant when loading and
unloading merchandise, exhibiting that good work habits are taught by example as
well as by instruction.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Speaking, sitting, bending, walking, pushing, pulling,
standing, kneeling, stooping, reaching, handling, fingering, climbing, and
balancing. Hearing and visual acuity must be within normal limits. Lifting and
moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Driving a motor vehicle. Qualified
individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or
without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a
modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the
physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to
satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship
would result.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed both inside a warehouse environment and
outside in loading and unloading trucks. Occasional exposure to extremely cold
temperatures and wet conditions. Noise level is generally low to medium.
Personal protective equipment will be worn as is required in the site’s Hazard
Communication Program.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and
oral instructions and be comfortable working with diverse individuals in
face-to-face contact and over the telephone. The employee must be able to use
speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Must be able to perform simple calculations (addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division) and apply concepts such as ratios and
percentages in practical situations.
PERFORMANCE SKILLS: Must be punctual, organized, self-motivated, flexible, and
possess a desire to learn and assist those he/she interacts with.
PROTECT THE MISSION: Must complete the online course for this area and pass the
Background Checks required by The Salvation Army for employment.
DRIVING REQUIREMENT: Must be a licensed driver with acceptable driving history.
Must also complete and pass The Salvation Army Driver Safety Course.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OF THE SALVATION ARMY: The employee
acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s
religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall
do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to
undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that
his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and
his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or
undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants
and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on
age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability,
citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any
other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment
will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other
compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.