Job Available Habitat for Humanity ReStore Truck Driver/Furniture mover

[Erica Dickson]

Position Summary

The ReStore Truck Driver of Habitat for Humanity of Walton County (HFHWC) is responsible for performing general driver duties as described below for residential and business pickups and deliveries. The Truck Driver is expected to perform all tasks safely, efficiently, and effectively, and to use polite and respectful communication with staff, volunteers and customers. The Driver will report directly to the Donations Coordinator.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities in Partnership with the Donations Coordinator

• Assist in training new drivers, driver’s assistants 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 Donations Coordinator
• Monitor the maintenance of our vehicles and report any issues or problems
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of receiving dock, sales floor, break room, restroom and outdoor areas, ensuring a safe and welcoming retail environment
• Greet and assist customers and donors in the store and receiving dock, including loading and unloading, measuring and answering questions
• Cashier and manage opening and closing of store
• Work as a team with staff and volunteers
• Manage time well, such as timely arrival for shift, reporting hours, taking appropriate breaks, and managing donation flow urgency
• Use tools and equipment, such as a forklift, pallet jacks and dollies to move donations
• Follow safety requirements

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in driving trucks (Preferred)
• Have no Type A violations in the last 5 years (which includes Driving while intoxicated and/or operating a motor vehicle during a period of suspension)
• Out-going personality, easily able to meet and have conversations with new people of diverse backgrounds and positions of authority
• Be friendly, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable
• Ability to handle and defuse challenging situations with tact
• Excellent communicator with conflict resolution skills
• Able to speak and talk about the Habitat for Humanity mission

Required Skills and Experience

• Drivers are required to maintain a valid Driver’s License as part of their job. In addition to meeting FL DMV regulations, drivers are prohibited from engaging in conduct that would impair their ability to perform their job functions safely.
• Solid application of interpersonal and communications skills, internally and externally, with groups and individuals
• Ability to travel when necessary, for training, or support of any existing or future ReStore(s)
• The ability and willingness to call on existing and potential donors to increase merchandise in the store
• Basic computer skills, including spreadsheets, word processing, presentations and email
• A history of successfully adapting to rapidly changing conditions with unexpected shifts in priorities

Physical Demands/Special Work Environment Notes:

• Ability to safely lift and position up to 50 pounds.
• Job could entail occasional bending, kneeling and reaching, often in awkward or tiring positions.

Compensation and Benefits

• HFHWC offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
• HFHWC offers Medical Benefits and a 401K plan
• HFHWC offers PTO and legal holidays
• Receives half of the tips while driving the truck, in which the other half goes to the Drivers Assistant