Donations Driver - Northern Region

Habitat for Humanity
403(b)
United States, North Carolina, Mooresville
Nov 04, 2024
Donations Driver - Northern Region Job Title: Donations Driver - Northern Region Location: Mooresville, NC Pay Rate: $20/hour Link to apply: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=131... Mission-Driven Career Opportunity One of the leading affordable housing nonprofits in the area, Habitat Charlotte Region partners with hundreds of families each year through affordable homeownership, home preservation and financial literacy training. As a Donations Driver in our Northern Region, you'll play an integral role in our vision of a world where everyone has a safe and affordable place to live. Why Join Habitat? Competitive salary and benefits Industry-leading healthcare, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care) Work/life balance supported by generous PTO Career development and promotion opportunities Casual working environment Retirement planning a 403(b) with 3% organizational match Position Purpose 1st shift NON-CDL Local Drivers to drive 16-24 box trucks based out of the Mooresville ReStore. Geographic territories include the Northern-Mecklenburg-Iredell Counties and the surrounding areas. This individual would be part of a 2- person team responsible for loading and unloading donations from donors residences and returning them to various ReStore locations within the Habitat territory. Donations often include, but are not limited to: sofas, dining room tables, appliances, and other large household items. Essential Functions Maintain full compliance with all applicable DOT, DMV and FMCSA regulations pertaining to operation of commercial motor vehicles Possess the experience and skills necessary to drive, maneuver and safely operate any 16' to 26' straight truck Safely navigate from one pick up to another, complying with organization's policy regarding safe and lawful driving standards at all times Must have and maintain a current driver's license Driving records must meet the standards defined by Habitat Charlotte Region's policies and insurance carriers Ensure all donations are picked up according to issued daily schedules Interact with donors in a courteous and respectful manner to coordinate delivery and pick up, provide them receipt records and assess donations on pick-up to ensure they are within the ReStore acceptable items and document rejected items Able to evaluate acceptable items for donation according to organization's standards Knowledgeable about company's products and services, and customer-related policies Represent Habitat in a positive, professional manner Demonstrate a positive and respectful attitude when interacting with employees, donors, volunteers and the public Be an effective team member when working with staff Consistently provide an exceptional level of both internal and external customer service Regular and reliable job attendance including the availability for rotation and on call schedules Dependable transportation to work Ability to adhere to Habitat's Code of Conduct policies and other policies Habitat Charlotte Region-related tasks as requested by supervisor Qualifications Ability to drive commercial motor vehicles 16 feet to 26 feet Prior customer service experience preferred Valid Drivers License with clean driving record 5+ years licensed driving experience Skills and Abilities 40 +/- hours/week. Tuesday-Saturday work week between the general hours of 7:30 am-4:30 pm as assigned by the manager. Overtime as required. Potential to shift to rotating Monday-Saturday schedule. Work Environment This position requires working outdoors in all types of weather, sitting and driving a box truck in all types of weather, and warehouse/dock conditions. Physical Demands Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance, 50 lbs. unassisted Ability to regularly stand, squat, bend, climb stairs, and climb in and out of cab and box truck during an 8+/- hour day Ability to work outside in all types of weather, including heat, cold and rain Estimated Time Commitment: 40 hours/week, Tuesday-Saturday schedule, with possible change to rotating Monday-Saturday. Shifts are scheduled between the hours of 7AM and 5PM depending on the needs of the department. Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required. Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region program funding often includes federal funding and this role may support federally funded activities. People qualifying as Section 3 residents per Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C * 1701u) and its associated regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 75) are encouraged to apply. Information on Section 3 qualifications and certification material available upon request. ONLY CANDIDATES WHO FOLLOW APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE. (#LI-aff) Location: Mooresville, NC State/Region: North Carolina Position Category: Affiliate-Opportunity Type: Affiliate Function: US Affiliate Travel: About Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values. At Habitat for Humanity International, we embrace a history rooted in creating equity and take our mission seriously by courageously committing to a culture and workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued. As an equal opportunity employer, we realize that our success depends upon building an inclusive workforce of diverse perspectives and encourage people of varied races (which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, protective hairstyles and hair texture), ethnicities, national origins, tribes, religions, ages, gender identities and expressions, genders, sexual orientations, marital statuses, disabilities, veteran/reserve national guard statuses, socio-economic statuses, thinking and communication styles to work with us. We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children), and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.