Donation Pickup & Delivery Driver

Job Description

Donation Pickup & Delivery Driver

Location:
Davenport, Iowa
Pay:
$18.00 per hour

Job Type:
Full-time
Schedule:
40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

About the Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community.
We're seeking a professional and courteous driver to transport materials to and from specified destinations. This role is essential in representing The Salvation Army while providing exceptional service to our donors and maintaining efficient operations.

What You'll Do

Transportation & Logistics

Follow scheduled routing procedures
efficiently

Drive Salvation Army truck for pickups and deliveries

Ensure security and safe handling of all goods and
materials

Perform daily
pre
and post-trip inspections of vehicles

Maintain equipment in excellent working
order

Comply with all DOT and OSHA
regulations

Train and Certify New Production Assistants

Customer Service

Act as a personal representative of The Salvation Army

Ensure all donors are treated courteously and
respectfully

Communicate donation acceptance policy with
donors

Report any pickup problems to
dispatcher

Maintain professional appearance per ARC dress
code

Operations Support

Use DSS program and assigned iPad apps
effectively

Support beneficiaries in work therapy goals through training and mentoring

Handle loading and unloading of trucks as
needed

Wear all assigned PPE including gloves, masks, and back
guard

Report any safety or security concerns
immediately

Why Join Us

Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community

On-the-job training

Team-oriented environment

Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!

What You Need

Required

Education & Experience

High School Degree or equivalent

At least two years licensed driving
experience

Must pass pre-employment DOT screen, drug test, and background
check

Skills & Abilities

Strong communication skills in English

Basic computer skills including payroll
system

Proficiency with mobile applications

Basic math skills

Excellent manual dexterity

Professional demeanor and customer service orientation

Required Certifications

Valid Driver's License

Clear MVR report

Successful completion of required testing

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to stand, use hands, handle, feel, hear, and
talk

Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and
arms

Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch

Must regularly lift/move up to 50
pounds

Occasionally lift/move up to 100
pounds

Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and focus
adjustment

Work Environment

Store and warehouse environments

Quiet to moderate noise level

May experience dusty
conditions

Temperature fluctuations based on
weather

Flexible schedule including early shifts, late shifts, and some
weekends

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are returning to work, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.