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Job Title: Driver Program: Community Development Reports to: Community Development Director FLSA: Non-Exempt

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified

*SUMMARY: *

The Driver for Closet Collections has primary responsibility for the operation of the Closet Collections van

,

picking up and delivering donated items

to specified locations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs pick-up service of donated items for FRA Closet Collections.
2. Maintains collection bins and vehicles.
3. Accounts for daily production and pick up rate.
4. Performs pre-trip inspections on all vehicles to ensure any necessary repairs are completed according to state and federal regulations prior to leaving FRA.
5. Operates Closet Collections vehicle.
6. Strictly observes work schedules and specific delivery/pickup requirements set forth by FRA and their customers.
7. Ensures load is properly stowed and secured to prevent shifting or damage due to shifting during transit to the delivery location.
8. Uses proper equipment for loading/unloading of freight to prevent damage to product or injury from strain, etc.
9. Completes all routes as assigned.
10. Strict adherence to traffic laws.
11. Maintains communications within department regarding routes and donations.
12. Completes daily truck reports.
13. Maintains exceptional customer service. Projects a positive image for FRA.
14. Responsible for maintaining training compliance in accordance with FRA policies and procedures, state and federal regulations.
15. Performs other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent.
2. One-year experience driving a box trucks or other large vehicle preferred. (CDL not required).
3. Must be able to obtain a Certificate of Medical Examination as proof the driver is physical and medically able to safety operate a commercial vehicle.
4. Must meet agency insurance criteria for operating agency and personal vehicles on agency business (21 y/o and licensed 3 years).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to be punctual and reliable. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the general public. Demonstrated ability to perform tasks in a professional and businesslike manner. Knowledge of greater Fairbanks area roads preferred. Ability to drive safely. Must maintain a good driving record and meet FRA business insurance requirements.

*LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: *

Alaska Driver's License

*IMMUNIZATION REQUIRED: *

Annual PPD Test

Hepatitis B immunization (or) Waiver (optional)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently,

and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps; using feel and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.

Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.

Pushing: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, press against something with steady force in order to thrust forwards, downward or outward.

Pulling:

Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or t g objects in a sustained motion.

Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.

Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities which demand detailed or important instructions spoken to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.

Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds with no less than a 40 db loss. Ability to receive oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.

Driving: Minimum standards required by State Law (including license).

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes (i.e. warehouses, covered loading docks, garages, etc.)

Worker is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather.

REVISED DATE: 06/15/11, 03/07/2014, 4/11/2019, 10/21/19, 10/25/24