Employment Status: Full-Time

Reports to: Transportation Manager

Primary Location: Transportation

Position Summary:

Carries out all transportation operations within the Transportation Department, including but not limited to, creating a Christ centered working environment, driving a straight box truck (16ft or 26ft) and working alongside a Furniture Mover, moving donated furniture and other items from donor’s home, disturbing the donated product to one of the Hangers of Hope Stores, while in compliance with company policies, procedures, and the mission statement. 

Job Duties:

1. Work alongside the other Truck Drivers and Furniture Movers, daily, in the building of the team, by being an example of revealing Christ to all staff and donors, ensuring a Christ-centered environment.
2. Drive a straight box truck throughout the workday (automatic transmission, 16 ft. pr 26 ft., under 26,000 GVW) while being responsible for observing all traffic laws, in order to safely distribute product from the donor’s home to one of the Hangers of Hope Stores.
3. Works with a Furniture Mover to load and unload furniture and other donated items on and off a straight box truck, with careful attention, to insure that: people are not injured, Hangers of Hope Thrift property and the donor’s home or business is not damaged, donated items are not damaged, and space in the truck is properly utilized.
4. Locks the truck cab and cargo door when leaving truck unattended, keeps fuel above ¼ tank level, keeps truck clean with monthly truck wash, vacuums and dusts truck cab each month, keeps truck cab and cargo box organized and uncluttered on a daily basis in order to provide a safe and clean working environment.
5. Trains, leads and encourages their assigned Furniture Mover to follow company policy, and to follow instructions based on daily assignments, in order to have a well-equipped and trained team.
6. Works with their assigned Furniture Mover to safely operate the truck lift gate and other furniture-moving equipment (2-wheel dolly, 4-wheel dolly, tie down straps, other..) as needed during the workday to help provide safety and teamwork. 
7. Performs daily inspection of truck on key safety points; reports damage or broken conditions as they occur or are noticed during inspection in order to ensure safety of the team.
8. Directs their assigned Furniture Mover to get out of the truck whenever the driver needs to back up, following prescribed hand-signals to communicate that the area the driver needs to back into is clear of hazards (people, pets, other vehicles, tree limbs, power lines, buildings, etc.) in order to establish a safe working environment.
9. Provides friendly and welcoming hospitality to all donors during all steps of the donation pick up process. 
10. Treats all donors and their homes or offices with the utmost level of respect during donation pick ups as well as effectively communicates gratitude to all donors, on behalf of Hangers of Hope Stores. 
11. Reports any significant on-the-job personal injuries within 24 hours and promptly reports all significant accidents or team-member injuries, to keep the Transportation Director and Team Services department informed and to assure that the correct protocol is taken.
12. Evaluates the condition of donated items based on the donation guidelines set by Hangers of Hope Stores and communicates directly with each donor either graciously accepting or rejecting those items at the point and time of the donation assuring that the stores are receiving quality product and that our donors are treated graciously.
13. Sends complaints or criticism “up the chain of command” (not with fellow employees), allowing open communication and a “safe haven” for potential issues or concerns.
14. Provides the donor with feedback cards and/or referral cards at the close of each pickup, ensuring our donors receive a Christ-centered service and they are cared for.

Spiritual Guidelines Team Members at all levels believe the following: 

1. Belief that the Bible is God’s true Word.
2. Commitment to growth in relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and in Christian maturity.
3. Ability to use cell phone, tablet and GPS devices.
4. Basic ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
5. Ability to read (in English), comprehend, analyze, and interpret. 
6. Ability to read (in English) and interpret documents such as policy/procedure manuals.
7. Basic computer skills with keyboard and mouse.
8. Basic skill with Internet/Web browser.
9. Must be a people person with a willing attitude and have a servant’s heart. 
10. Must have a commitment to the Hangers of Hope Stores mission. 
11. Ability to read and define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
12. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written or oral form.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Good driving record

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Texas driver’s license
• Proof of personal insurance

Physical Requirements:

• Stand or walk - up to 60% of a standard workday
• Sit - less than 25% of a standard workday
• Use hands to perform required duties - up to 100% of a standard workday
• Lifting and bending – up to 75% of a standard workday
• Talk or hear – as needed throughout a standard workday

Lifting Requirements

• Up to 100 pounds 10-20% of the time
• Up to 50 pounds 40-50% of the time

Manual Dexterity

Use hands to hold and move heavy furniture items, work with the tie-down straps in truck cargo box, handle cell phone and touch-pad on tablet, minimal amount of computer keyboard typing to record hours worked each day.

Vision Requirements

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).
• Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Work Schedules/Hours

1. Full-time Monday – Saturday, minimum of 35 hours per week and maximum of 40 hours per week.
2. Attendance at specific meetings or off-site events or training may be required.

This position description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the key duties and responsibilities. It may not be inclusive of all duties and job assignments. Other job duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or revised at the discretion of management.

Salary $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Day Range:

• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday