Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City

Driver Assistant

Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City  •  $30k/yr  •  Kansas City, MO (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

Full-time: 40 hours per week

Primary Team Leader: Logistics Supervisor / Assistant Manager

FLSA Classification: Non Exempt, Full Time, Benefits Eligible

Direct Reports: None

Pay for this position is $15.50

Assists the collection driver during daily route collection by loading, securing and unloading building materials and furniture. Ensure donors receive professional service.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Represents Habitat ReStore in a professional manner when dealing with donors, fellow staff members, and the general public.
  • Communicate effectively with donors and coworkers to ensure the efficient operation of collections
  • Assists collection driver in donor communication with smart phone during daily route.
  • Serves as ground guide during all backing operations of the collection vehicle.
  • In coordination with collection driver, conducts on site screening of all donated items, refusing unacceptable items and providing referrals where possible.
  • Loads and secures from damage donated materials from around the Greater Kansas City area, honoring the schedule and arrangements made with donors; unloads those materials in coordination with the receiving supervisor.
  • Completes and submits receipts and reports as directed.
  • In coordination with collection driver, performs preventative maintenance and upkeep on ReStore vehicles.
  • Provides field supervision to any staff members assigned to the position.
  • Serves as warehouse associate when all collections duties are fulfilled for the day, under the supervision of the receiving supervisor.
  • In coordination with collection driver, helps to maintains equipment stored on trucks as defined on the driver checklist.
  • Must always be in compliance with DOT rules and regulations by always wearing a seatbelt when riding in the collection vehicle.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

  • Exercises good judgment and work ethic whether on site or in the field.
  • Good customer relation skills.
  • Ability to operate basic materials handling equipment: pallet jack, 2-wheel dolly, 4-wheel dolly.
  • Must have basic computer skills and ability to operate a smartphone.
  • Familiarity with building materials a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High school graduate or equivalent at least 18 years old

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB:

  • Ability to perform a physically-demanding job on a daily basis, regularly lifting at least 70 lbs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Individual may be required to sit or stand as needed. The position may require walking primarily on a level surface at various times throughout the day. The individual may reach above shoulder heights or below the waist or lift as required to file documents, store materials or move materials on the job site throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques are required. Individual may be subject to intermittent moderate noise levels.

Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City

About Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City

Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City is a 501(c)(3)organization working to strengthen families and communities by increasing the number of quality, affordable homes for single-family residents in the Greater Kansas City area. We endeavor to create opportunities for low-income families to develop equity and independence through homeownership. We believe in building strength, stability and self-reliance through affordable shelter.

Since 1979 we have built, renovated, or repaired more than 700 homes in Wyandotte, Leavenworth and Johnson counties in Kansas, and Clay, Platte and Jackson counties in Missouri. In addition to providing affordable housing, Habitat KC also helps thousands of families through our financial literacy and HOPE programs.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, Missouri
Year Founded
1979
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