What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Driver position at The Salvation Army of Memphis & the Mid-South?
Job Description
Posted Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Location:The Salvation Army – Baton Rouge, LA
Position Title: Truck Driver
About This Opportunity
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 thrift store and warehouse.
Responsibilities Include
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.
What We Are Looking For In You
High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not required, and one 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.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
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. Ability to drive a heavy-duty truck.
Work requires driving a vehicle daily with exposure to the outdoors where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in the weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
Why work for us?
The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination.
We Strive To Do The “Most Good” For Our Employees By Offering a Greater Sense Of Purpose In The Work Performed By Training And Mentoring Employees And By Offering Competitive Compensation And Benefit Plans. Our Employees Understand At The Core Of Their Work Is The Opportunity To Be An Integral Part Of An Organization That Is Doing The Most Good, With These Five Values At The Heart Of Everything We Do
We are…
To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.
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
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Job Details
Job Family ALM-NON-EXEMPT
Job Function Store
Pay Type Hourly
Hiring Max Rate 13.25 USD
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7361 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70805, USA
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Posted Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Location:The Salvation Army – Baton Rouge, LA
Position Title: Truck Driver
About This Opportunity
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 thrift store and warehouse.
Responsibilities Include
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.
What We Are Looking For In You
High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not required, and one 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.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
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. Ability to drive a heavy-duty truck.
Work requires driving a vehicle daily with exposure to the outdoors where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in the weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
Why work for us?
The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination.
We Strive To Do The “Most Good” For Our Employees By Offering a Greater Sense Of Purpose In The Work Performed By Training And Mentoring Employees And By Offering Competitive Compensation And Benefit Plans. Our Employees Understand At The Core Of Their Work Is The Opportunity To Be An Integral Part Of An Organization That Is Doing The Most Good, With These Five Values At The Heart Of Everything We Do
We are…
- Passionate
- Compassionate
- Uplifting
- Brave
- Trustworthy
To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.
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
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Job Details
Job Family ALM-NON-EXEMPT
Job Function Store
Pay Type Hourly
Hiring Max Rate 13.25 USD
Scan this QR code and apply!
Download
7361 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70805, USA
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