Job Title:Truck Driver Work Location :2901 NE 28th Street Fort Worth TX 76111 Job Type: Fulltime Full job description
The Salvation Army an internationally recognized nonprofit faithbased organization has a job opening for Truck Driver (local routes only).
We offer competitive benefits including Health Dental Vision and Hearing Insurance plans; Group Life Insurance; Retirement Benefits; Education Assistance; and Paid Vacation Days.
Job Summary
Responsible for being knowledgeable of the geographical area assigned and operates the vehicle within state/federal statutes and/or guidelines. Read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public. Acquires pickup tickets and completes route in the most efficient manner. Load donations on the truck in the most organized manner to allow as many pickups as possible on each truck load and to minimize damage/breakage. Clean and secure the vehicle and equipment; conduct daily inspections of the vehicles oil water tires and other items of the vehicle to maintain good operating condition.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of assigned geographical area. Ability to organize pickup tickets and to schedule route in a manner that saves time and fuel. Ability to work effectively and efficiently with a variety of personalities. Ability to read write and effectively communicate in the English language.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED preferred but not required and one year of experience driving a heavyduty 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 Drivers License
Valid DOT Medical Card
Valid Commercial Drivers License desired but not required.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read and follow a map and/or handwritten directions. Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public to respond to official inquiries and to make entries on reports and records. Ability to successfully work with a variety of personalities and people in a positive manner. Ability to drive a heavyduty truck. Ability to follow DOT regulations and safety standards.Work requires driving a vehicle 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.
Additional Information
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.
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