Job Description

Job Title: Driver/Light Maintenance

FLSA Status Part Time - non-exempt
Reports to: Envoy In-Charge

Schedule: varies, 25hr/wk

Supervises: N/A

Rate of Pay $11.36/hr

Closing Date: 01/14/2026

Benefits Standard; Part-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.)
• Vacation benefit – 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment; vacation accrual is pro-rated for part time hours.)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service) with at least 21 hours worked per week.

Functions:

• To manually load and unload vehicles (usually alone) from local store/business donors (almost exclusively food donations).
  
• To follow safe food handling procedures (you will be trained).
  
• To return the required paperwork from the various food sites and/or other donation pick-ups and/or receipts to the Social Services Director or Envoy in charge as directed for recording, filing, and/or electronic filing/computer input OR as directed, to do the input yourself (you will be trained).
  
• To ensure the vehicle mileage logs are filled out accurately, completely, and timely.
  
• To be responsible for the fueling, washing, and light maintenance/repairs of fleet vehicles when needed or as directed and to arrange for quarterly auto mechanic servicing of the fleet.
  

Light Maintenance:

• Will perform custodial maintenance: cleaning, maintaining, clearing, straightening, etc. (Preventative).
  
• Will clear snow from corps porches, steps, and walkways.
  
• Will mow, weed, etc. weekly or as needed at corps and store.
  
• Will perform light maintenance duties to level of experience and training. Will be coached by the envoy and volunteers with more maintenance experience.
  
• Will perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, administrator, or designee.

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Diploma and/or GED
  
• Previous box truck driving experience preferred (but will mostly be driving a van).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Driving
  • A minimum age of 21 (for insurance provision) and possession of a valid in-state driver's license is required.
  • An MVR will be processed every year in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies.
    
• Background Check:
  • Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies.

Software-related skills: Efficient (Will Train. If needed)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to maneuver.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to access and produce information from the computer.
• Ability to understand written information.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.