The Donation Pickup Driver is responsible for performing general driver duties as described below for residential and business pickups. After a 2 week training period, typical working hours are Wednesday-Sunday from 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
The Donation Pickup Driver is expected to perform all tasks safely, efficiently, and effectively, and to use polite and respectful communication with staff, volunteers and customers.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Assist Lead Driver to train new drivers and volunteers
- Drive ReStore trucks and load and unload donated items in a safe, law abiding manner and in accordance with agency Safety and Security policies
- Prepare for daily route by reviewing Truck Safety Checklist and work orders
- Ensure every donation meets our donation criteria, and be able to politely and respectfully decline when they do not
- Communicate with donors when scheduled pickup arrival time changes
- Thank donors and provide properly completed donation slips
- Accept and document fees collected in accordance with agency policies
- Assist ReStore staff with unloading trucks or other tasks as needed
- Report conflicts, concerns, or issues with donors or volunteers as they arise
- Monitor the maintenance of our vehicles and report any issues or problems to the Manager
Skills/Experience:
- Be fully competent in the use of ReStore trucks, GPS, phone systems and warehouse equipment
- Able to safely use equipment to maneuver large loads
- Be able to safely lift 50 pounds on an ongoing basis
- Dress appropriately, have a neat appearance and wear ReStore logo and nametag
- Work as a team with staff and volunteers, following the lead and direction of senior staff
- Communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and varied language skills
- Understand and be able to communicate the mission and purpose of Habitat and the ReStore to volunteers and donors
- Manage time well, such as timely arrival for shift, reporting hours, and taking appropriate breaks
- Follow and enforce safety requirements with other staff and volunteers
- Adapt to changing work environment
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Apr 14 2019
Active Until:
May 14 2019
Hiring Organization:
Habitat for Humanity International
industry:
Nonprofit