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:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Hearing

Flexible spending accounts

AFLAC

Voluntary life insurance benefits

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options

Pet Insurance

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 after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use sick days after (90) days of employment.

Up to (4) 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 and 2 floating holidays 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.