What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver position at Austin Habitat for Humanity?
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Driver (FT)
REPORTS TO: Director of Procurement
This position is responsible for assisting customers/donors and volunteers for AHFH ReStore
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assure ReStore achieves monthly / annual financial Budget
- Deliver exceptional customer/donor service. Assure all customer/donor satisfaction (including internal & external)
- Take action and solve problems in professional manner.
- Must be able to multi-task and manage time
- Ensure all donations are wrapped and protected for delivery
- Professional handling of donations to not damage donor’s property.
- Review pick up schedule daily. Familiarize self with map of area.
- Follow all safety rules when loading AHFH vehicles.
- Prior to taking vehicle off of property; inspect truck (inside & out), inspect fuel level.
- Call all pickups schedule to confirm time and material.
- Efficiently pick up donations at assigned time.
- Notify Director of any problems that have occurred for the day.
- Screen donations and communicate with donors in a positive and professional manner.
- Ensure donor receives donation slip once pickup is completed.
- Be a team player and help ReStore receiving team to get donations inside store.
- Fuel up truck prior to returning to store. (Truck should not be returned with less than ½ tank of fuel).
- Follow all laws and rules while driving. There is to be No texting and limited cell phone use while driving.
- Must have clean driving record and valid driver’s license.
- Follow all AHFH policies and procedures.
- Unload truck, once route is completed.
- Oversee volunteers. Maintain productivity & train accordingly.
- Overseeing cleanliness and organization of assigned area (truck/dock).
- Develop relationships with customers, vendors, builders, and community to increase donations.
- Participate in monthly Safety meetings. Walk store & receiving area daily to ensure customer, employee, and volunteer safety.
- Ensure ReStore policies and procedures are followed by all associates and volunteers.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
This individual must understand and appreciate the mission of AHFH. Qualified candidates must possess strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, and the ability to multi-task. This individual must be detail-oriented and able to work independently. Must be able to deal with all kinds of individuals and remain consistent in keeping a professional demeanor. Must be able to work a flexible schedule around store needs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Required to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and will experience frequent bending, squatting, lifting and repetitive motion. This position will most likely be exposed to extremes in weather (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.).
EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 2 years of related experience preferred. 2 years of customer service experience.
EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
Forks lift certification. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.