Job description

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Truck Driver for the Greater Hickory/High Country Command, located in Hickory, NC.

Job Summary: Drives Salvation Army truck along scheduled route to pick-up donations
and/or deliver merchandise to customers; operates the truck in compliance with established
Salvation Army standards and state driving regulations; lifts, carries, loads and unloads
variety of donations including furniture, appliances, clothing, etc.; ensures the safety,
security, and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times; assists in performing
work in the family store and warehouse.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the assigned geographical area. Ability to organize pick-up tickets and to schedule route in a manner that saves time and gasoline consumption. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers. Ability to
sort and determine the suitability of donated items. Ability to ensure the warehouse and dock
area and equipment are maintained in a neat, orderly, and secure manner. Ability to drive a
heavy-duty truck. Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and
communicate the English language. Ability to read and follow a map and/or hand-written directions. Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects. Ability
to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not required, and
One (1) year experience driving a heavy-duty truck or large van, or Any equivalent combination
of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid State Driver's License. Certified Fork Lift Operator

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Work requires riding in a vehicle daily with
exposure to the outdoors where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in
weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt,
and the like. Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull heavy (50-100+ lbs.)
materials, supplies, and equipment frequently. Heavy mobility; duties are usually
performed by combinations of standing, walking, climbing ladders or steps, bending, reaching,
or transporting merchandise on frequent change basis relieved by fewer periods of sitting or operating a vehicle. Work is performed in a stock-room, warehouse, or store environment where
there are discomforts associated with changes in whether; there are occasional discomforts
associated with noise, crowds, dust, lint, chemical odors and the like.

Additional lnformation: All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and
agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its
religious mission.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and
will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!

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