Truck Driver-NE_Thrift Store Department

Overview

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has job openings for a full-time Truck Driver for the family thrift store located in Lafayette, LA.

Drives Salvation Army truck along scheduled route to pick-up donations. Operates the truck in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and state driving regulations; lifts, carries, loads and unloads a 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.

• 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.
• 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.

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.

• Valid State Driver’s License
• Approved Background Check and Motor Vehicle Request

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 weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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.