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Disabled American Veterans of MN Box truck driver in Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Want to make the world a better place while earning a competitive wage? Consider joining the Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota (DAV MN) team and assisting us with our mission to empower Minnesota Veterans, their dependents and survivors to lead high quality lives with respect and dignity. DAV MN is a congressionally chartered 501C4 non-profit veterans service organization. The DAV MN is looking for a highly-motivated residential donation pickup service driver to collect and deliver donations of textiles and household items that provide critical funding for our programs and services. The position is full-time with a starting pay of a minimum of $17 per hour based on professional driving experience. Candidates need to be comfortable with working outdoors in all weather conditions with minimal supervision. A clean driving record with some professional driving experience, ability to pass a DOT physical, ability to lift 50 lbs at or above waist level throughout the day and the ability to navigate stairs are critical requirements. Benefits include: generous paid time off accrual, nine paid holidays annually, generally flexible hours/schedule, typically a 4-day work week with no weekend requirements, employer funded health reimbursement account at 5% of annual salary/wage, 401K with up to an 8% company match and employer subsidized medical insurance options. Our trucks are located in Roseville and the dispatch office is located adjacent to HWY 65 in Columbia Heights. DAV of Minnesota Textile and Household Item Donation Program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_WxQ3GHTk8 DAV of Minnesota 2022 Annual Report: https://davmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022-DAV-Annual-Report.pdf More Details: Reporting to the General Manager, this position is responsible for the timely, but SAFE pickup of clothing and small household item donations form donor homes and donation bins in the metro and surrounding areas utilizing 16 straight trucks. Drivers must be able to follow written and oral directions and perform face to face customer service with donors and potential donors. As field representatives of the DAV MN, Drivers must be professional and courteous in all interactions. In addition, this position may also be tasked with duties in support of DAV MN operations not otherwise stated. Veteran status is not a requirement for this position, but veterans are highly encouraged to apply.