Truck Driver
The Salvation Army - USA Southern Territory
- Agency: The Salvation Army - USA Southern Territory
- Location: Baton Rouge, LA
- Salary: $13.25 - $13.25
- Type: full-time
- Work arrangement: onsite
- Posted: 2026-09-01
- Apply by: 2026-09-30
Job Description
Schedule/Hours:
Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm -Some Saturdays as needed
This Position is responsible for:
Drives Salvation Army truck along scheduled route to pick-up donations and/or deliver merchandise to customers; operates the truck in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and state driving regulations; lifts, carries, loads and unloads 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 thrift store and warehouse.
Key Responsibilities:
Reviews scheduled pick-ups to ensure they are scheduled for the correct day of the week and geographical location.
Organizes scheduled pick-ups by most direct routes to save time and fuel consumption.
Assists Truck Helper in lifting and stacking donations in the truck.
Maintain good relationship with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army.
Assists Truck Helper in unloading the truck at the warehouse.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
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, and some climbing. Ability to drive a heavy-duty truck.
Work requires driving a vehicle daily with exposure to the outdoors whare 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.
Employee Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
Life Insurance
Retirement Plans and more!
"WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU"
High School Diploma of 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.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid State Driver's License
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
Requirements
High School Diploma of 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.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid State Driver's License
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
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