Donation Truck Driver

The Donation Truck Driver plays a vital role in our organization, operating a donation truck to collect and transport donations to our enterprise location. This position requires a team player who can work collaboratively with all team members and program participants to help achieve the overall goal of the Enterprises Department.

All candidates are subject to a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities:

• Operate donation truck efficiently to pick up donations from residences or businesses
• Maintain functional knowledge of vehicle maintenance, including fuel and fluid levels, tire pressure, battery, fuses, light bulbs, and lift mechanisms
• Calculate and verify delivery schedules, weights, and measures using basic math skills
• Review assigned routes before departure and organize schedules to maximize pick-ups
• Maintain constant communication with Dispatch during the route
• Operate electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers
• Follow safety rules outlined in guidelines provided by The Foundry Ministries and Alabama Department of Public Safety and OSHA
• Perform physical tasks such as bending, lifting, carrying, loading, and unloading heavy objects; enter and exit vehicle frequently during route; drive long distances

Customer Relations:

• Serve as an ambassador of The Foundry Ministries
• Treat each individual with dignity and respect
• Follow departmental guidelines for customer service and resolving customer issues
• Deliver exemplary customer service to donors
• Model Christ-like attributes and values through actions, words, and attitudes
• Maintain a safe, transparent, and healing environment based on grace, truth, love, trust, and authenticity without fear
• Embracing accountability process leading to self-evaluation personally and for program participants, volunteers, donors, and guests
• Teach and mentor program participants at every opportunity using biblical precepts
• Build healthy, loving, and compassionate relationships with program participants, guests, volunteers, donors, and staff while establishing healthy and safe boundaries
• Maintain a personal lifestyle of integrity, honesty, and responsibility
• Pray with program participants, volunteers, guests, donors, and staff

Employment Readiness - Riders:

• Follow program guidelines and rider guidelines regarding interactions with and oversight of program participants assigned to a vehicle
• Treat each program participant assigned as a Rider with dignity and professionalism
• Communicate issues and concerns regarding program participants to management
• Maintain program participant confidentiality at all times

Qualifications and Education/License Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED, or approved equivalent experience

• Minimum one year's experience driving large trucks, including basic vehicle inspections and maintenance
• Organizational and time management skills

• The Foundry's insurance carrier-approved state-issued driver's license
• Knowledge of safe lifting/carrying guidelines and other basic safety guidelines
• Able to work required overtime as assigned by the Offsite Warehouse Assistant Manager, including but not limited to evening shifts and special events
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications and email
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to resolve issues in a calm and efficient manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable presenting information in person or via various communication channels (telephone, email, social media)
• Servant leader
• Quick learner and enjoys the challenge of taking on new assignments
• Willingness to be a team player