Driver Assistant

Full-time: 40 hours per week

Primary Team Leader: Logistics Supervisor / Assistant Manager

FLSA Classification: Non Exempt, Full Time, Benefits Eligible

Direct Reports: None

Pay for this position is $15.50

JOB SUMMARY: Assists the collection driver during daily route collection by loading, securing and unloading building materials and furniture. Ensure donors receive professional service.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represents Habitat ReStore in a professional manner when dealing with donors, fellow staff members, and the general public.
• Communicate effectively with donors and coworkers to ensure the efficient operation of collections
• Assists collection driver in donor communication with smart phone during daily route.
• Serves as ground guide during all backing operations of the collection vehicle.
• In coordination with collection driver, conducts on site screening of all donated items, refusing unacceptable items and providing referrals where possible.
• Loads and secures from damage donated materials from around the Greater Kansas City area, honoring the schedule and arrangements made with donors; unloads those materials in coordination with the receiving supervisor.
• Completes and submits receipts and reports as directed.
• In coordination with collection driver, performs preventative maintenance and upkeep on ReStore vehicles.
• Provides field supervision to any staff members assigned to the position.
• Serves as warehouse associate when all collections duties are fulfilled for the day, under the supervision of the receiving supervisor.
• In coordination with collection driver, helps to maintains equipment stored on trucks as defined on the driver checklist.
• Must always be in compliance with DOT rules and regulations by always wearing a seatbelt when riding in the collection vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned.