Christmas Driver

DEPARTMENT: Administration
UNIT: Tacoma Corps
POSITION TITLE: Christmas Driver
REPORTS TO: Business Operations Manager
STATUS: Temporary/Seasonal, Non-Exempt
WORK HOURS: Monday through Saturday - some split shifts up to 40 hours a week.

The approximate start date is November 17th and working through December 24th.

GENERAL STATEMENT:
The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual regeneration of all people. The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Christmas Driver transports bellringing staff and equipment to designated locations and is available to make other pick-ups and deliveries related to Christmas activities as needed.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the vehicle is properly fueled at the start of each shift.
• Ensure Salvation Army phone is kept charged and available during working hours.
• Drive Salvation Army vehicle to transport Bell Ringers and equipment to daily scheduled locations.
• Ensure that all Bell Ringers have a fresh kettle, kettle slip, apron, bell and other necessary materials.
• Regularly checks bell ringing locations to be sure Bell Ringers are following policies and expectations.
• Pick up kettles and Bell Ringers at the end of bell ringing shifts (times may vary) and transport them to the designated location.
• Ensure all equipment is removed from vehicles each night and prepared for use the next day.
• Keep Kettle Coordinator informed of unmanned locations and other issues as they occur.
• Available to pick up other Christmas-related items including, but not limited to, toys from collection locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school Diploma or equivalent

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license
• Must pass The Salvation Army's in house online driver training and Motor Vehicles Records check
• Ability to read Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure
• Self-motivated
• Team Player
• Attention to detail

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Ability to understand, use and respond to written information.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to grasp, push and pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers
• Ability to reach overhead
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to perform all tasks as assigned

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 to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.