Seasonal Driver
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The Salvation Army
Newport News, VA, US
Summary
The driver is responsible for transporting passengers and equipment to various locations, including bell-ringing sites and donation centers. They must also ensure vehicle safety, maintain accurate mileage logs, and adhere to traffic regulations.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: PMC-VA Peninsula Corps - Newport News, VA, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Schedule/Hours: Seasonal; schedule and weekly hours as assigned.
This position is responsible for:
Drives a Salvation Army vehicle to transport passengers and Red Kettle equipment to bell-ringing locations and to pick up and deliver Angel Tree donations and other items as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Provides transportation for bell ringers to kettle sites and the Corps.
Picks up Angel Tree donations from various sites for transport to the warehouse and delivers miscellaneous items as needed.
Drives carefully and complies with traffic signs and road/weather conditions to ensure passenger safety; parks safely and secures the vehicle when not in use.
Fuels the vehicle in accordance with state regulations and The Salvation Army standards and maintains accurate mileage logs.
Arrives at destinations according to schedule, communicates severe delays, and maintains control of passenger activities to promote safe conduct.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Ability to meet attendance requirements; read, write, and communicate in English; and drive a vehicle in heavy traffic and on extended trips. Work involves driving in varying weather conditions, including rain, cold, snow, and heat, and may involve long-distance trips or heavy traffic.
Employee Benefits:
Benefits are based on seasonal pay class and applicable eligibility requirements.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. AND
Two years’ experience operating an automotive vehicle OR
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid State Driver’s License
Medical certificate
Must meet all applicable DOT requirements for vehicles associated with this position at all times.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
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.
Founded
1865
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Nonprofit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
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.
Founded
1865
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Nonprofit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA