Bed & Bread Driver

Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary:

The Bed and Bread Driver is responsible for driving a truck on a designated route to make predetermined stops, loading and unloading meals, and respectfully serving meals to individuals at each stop. The role also includes the pick-up and delivery of donated items, conducting daily maintenance checks, and ensuring the cleanliness of the vehicle.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Drive truck on route making predetermined stops according to schedule
• Load and unload meals on the truck
• Prepare and respectfully serve meals to all present at the stops
• Pick up and/or delivery of donated items using box trucks as assigned
• Transport items needing the use of box truck
• Complete daily maintenance check of truck and report problems to designated person
• Maintain cleanliness of truck while on route and thoroughly clean truck after route is completed
• Assist in picking up donated items
• Log the number of persons served
• Safely operate vehicle and follow all ruling road
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Ability to get along with people
• Dependability
• Good communication skills
• TB Test and police clearance required
• Authorization to work in the United States

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills required

Certificates and Licenses:

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
• Valid Michigan Chauffeur license and approved by The Salvation Army MVR
• Pass an MDOT physical

The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:

• Health Care Benefits which include:
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
• Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off which includes:
• Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available.
• Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
• Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
• The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
• You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
• Birthday off with pay.
• Paid holidays are effective immediately

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.