What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver - VA Contract position at Main Salvation Army?
Location: The Salvation Army – Owens Campus
Status: Part Time/Non-Exempt
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.
The Salvation Army Owens Campus in Las Vegas is looking to fill a Driver position for the Veterans Services section. The successful candidate for this position will have experience working with homeless and or at-risk veterans and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The Driver position will pick up and drop off passengers to their destinations and deliver important documents to required destinations. This person will choose the best routes using maps or GPS and to be efficient and maintain a time schedule. The Driver will be required to make sure to keep all vehicles clean, fueled and proper fluid levels, and that vehicle maintenance is done on time.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess a valid Nevada Driver License and pass a Motor Vehicle Record Check
- Minimum 5 years driving experience
- Experience working with homeless and or at-risk veterans preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of residents, staff and community partners
- Veteran status preferred
- Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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 as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus. The employee must have the ability to operate a telephone, desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.
