Driver

LOCATION: Tucson Hospitality House -1002 N. Main Ave

STATUS: FT/40 Hours- Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate/GED
• Able to use a manual and electric pallet jack
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills, displaying a positive attitude
• Maintain effective relationships with donors, participants, and vendors
• Successful completion of Driver Safety Training
• Successful Background Clearance
• Valid Arizona Driver's License

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pick up and deliver various donated items from vendors, food bank, local restaurants, water drives, back to school supplies, toys, items needed from office supply, events, general errands, and SOS kits
• Pick up and deliver Pima County applications, contracts and fully executed contracts to various fundings sources during renewal time, for those requiring hand delivery
• Handle loading and unloading of pallets and product donations and deliveries to the kitchen, Corps, Warehouse Storage areas immediately upon collection,
• Complete weekly, the Preventative Maintenance Logs for all vehicles located on HH property
• Deliver & pick up mail from post office box, drop off outgoing packages to Fed Ex, UPS
• Handle vehicle emissions testing, and trips to DMV for plate renewal, disability plate requests, etc.
• Handle driving and distribution of water and items to parks during Operation Chill Out.
• Follow safety procedures loading, unloading with donated and collected items
• Complete Daily Pre-Trip and Post-Trip inspection forms on all DOT regulated vehicles
• Sweep and clean vehicle after each use, wiping up food spills and remove any trash daily
• Take company vehicles to car wash as needed
• Disconnect batteries from vehicles not in service for periods of time, handle jump starts when necessary and battery replacement
• Ensure gas cards are stored and properly returned to each vehicle in the fleet after use
• Track mileage using vehicle mileage log in all vehicles driven, turn in monthly or when full
• Report any mechanical problems immediately to supervisor
• Inspect vehicle before each usage for any bodily damage, report to supervisor
• Handle toy pickups from malls and various collection sites during the holiday season
• Assist with set up of toy distribution warehouse, delivery of items needed
• Follow all local traffic regulations while driving
• Keep water, soda and items stocked in Employee Breakroom
• Assistance in general facility maintenance, outside of pickups as time allows
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as directed
• Other duties as it relates to the position of Driver

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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.