Job Description

Summary

The ReStore Donation Pick-Up Driver is responsible for safely collecting donated furniture, appliances, and building materials from community members and delivering them to the Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Waterbury. This role includes lifting and moving items, providing friendly customer service, and helping keep donations organized. A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to lift heavy items are required. This is a great opportunity to support affordable housing while staying active and engaged in the community.

Reports to: ReStore manager

Work Location: Waterbury ReStore, 149 South Main St. Waterbury, VT

Compensations: $18-$20/ hour

Position: Full-Time, Hourly

Schedule: 10:00am-6:00pm Tuesday-Saturday

Permits and Requirements: Driver’s License

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the ReStore Manager with day to day operations.
• Pick up donations with our Donation Pickup Driver in Habitat for Humanity vehicles.
• Unload and load the truck multiple times during the day with help from store staff or volunteers.
• All donations will be brought back to the store and unloaded, any unsaleable donations will be properly disposed of.
• Truck will be properly secured with a lock at the end of the day and any electronic devices securely stored in the glove box.
• Adhere to Habitat criteria for accepting only saleable items for the store.
• Driver and helper can receive tips however no employees or volunteers can accept gifts, donations from donors for personal use or resale. Furthermore, the purchase of merchandise from a donor is prohibited.
• Assist with ongoing training of volunteers regarding safe work practices.
• Help maintain a clean and safe work environment inside and outside of the ReStore.
• Responsible for daily and weekly truck checks.
• Take in and price donations per manger's instruction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Ability to relate to people with diverse backgrounds.
• Effective oral communication skills.
• Creative self-starter with the ability to work both independently and with other staff and volunteers.
• Physical ability to complete work in the store/warehouse/outdoors under all weather conditions.
• Able to safely move heavy donations with assistance using moving dollies and other provided tools.
• Substance screening, criminal background check and driving history will be conducted prior to job offer.
• The position may require climbing ladders up to 6 feet high, position requires the ability to grasp, reach, stoop, carry and push objects up to 65 lbs.

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