Shuttle Driver
Mercy House
Ventura, CA
Full-time
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Job Description
maintain the shuttling vehicles associated with the program, so that guests may access and leave the site in a safe and orderly manner. In addition to driving, this position requires route planning, safety checks, and providing shelter logistics support during non-driving time.
Driving, Reporting and Shelter Support
• Drive program vehicles in a safe and orderly manner to predetermined approved locations
• Checking that all safety restraints are in working order and are used correctly when needed
• Maintain the overall cleanliness of the vehicles
• Safe and appropriate use of hydraulic wheelchair lifts
• Typing and planning daily routes based off several possible drop-off locations
• Generate daily and weekly route and maintenance reports, to be turned in to management for records
• Meet transportation goals in a challenging and always changing atmosphere
• Work with a partner to see maintenance issues taken care of as needed
• Assist in the implementation of all shelter activities to ensure quality delivery of services, including meals, laundry, emptying trash, and overall cleanliness of the facility
Miscellaneous
• Attend staff meetings
• Attend training workshops as needed
• Perform ad hoc projects as appointed by Supervisor
Education and Experience
• A valid and up-to-date CA Class C Driver’s License is required
• This person must possess a clean driving record with no limitations, and must be comfortable driving large vehicles (averaging 24’ in length) with wide turning ratios
• Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals who are present for services with urgent multiple case management and health needs
• This person must be detail‐oriented and computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet-based browsers is preferred
General
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population; plan, organize and prioritize duties; crisis intervention as needed; clearly communicate information and instructions verbally and in written form; maintain a positive, professional and safe environment while on duty; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Dependability, responsibility, and the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully are mandatory skills
• Fluency in Spanish is of significant value
Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift, pull, or push weighing up to 50 pounds
• Candidates should be able to remain focused and able to drive safely despite constant distractions
Driving, Reporting and Shelter Support
• Drive program vehicles in a safe and orderly manner to predetermined approved locations
• Checking that all safety restraints are in working order and are used correctly when needed
• Maintain the overall cleanliness of the vehicles
• Safe and appropriate use of hydraulic wheelchair lifts
• Typing and planning daily routes based off several possible drop-off locations
• Generate daily and weekly route and maintenance reports, to be turned in to management for records
• Meet transportation goals in a challenging and always changing atmosphere
• Work with a partner to see maintenance issues taken care of as needed
• Assist in the implementation of all shelter activities to ensure quality delivery of services, including meals, laundry, emptying trash, and overall cleanliness of the facility
Miscellaneous
• Attend staff meetings
• Attend training workshops as needed
• Perform ad hoc projects as appointed by Supervisor
Education and Experience
• A valid and up-to-date CA Class C Driver’s License is required
• This person must possess a clean driving record with no limitations, and must be comfortable driving large vehicles (averaging 24’ in length) with wide turning ratios
• Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals who are present for services with urgent multiple case management and health needs
• This person must be detail‐oriented and computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet-based browsers is preferred
General
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population; plan, organize and prioritize duties; crisis intervention as needed; clearly communicate information and instructions verbally and in written form; maintain a positive, professional and safe environment while on duty; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Dependability, responsibility, and the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully are mandatory skills
• Fluency in Spanish is of significant value
Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift, pull, or push weighing up to 50 pounds
• Candidates should be able to remain focused and able to drive safely despite constant distractions
Qualifications
- • A valid and up-to-date CA Class C Driver’s License is required
- • This person must possess a clean driving record with no limitations, and must be comfortable driving large vehicles (averaging 24’ in length) with wide turning ratios
- • Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals who are present for services with urgent multiple case management and health needs
- • Ability to work effectively with a diverse population; plan, organize and prioritize duties; crisis intervention as needed; clearly communicate information and instructions verbally and in written form; maintain a positive, professional and safe environment while on duty; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- • Dependability, responsibility, and the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully are mandatory skills
- • Fluency in Spanish is of significant value
- • Ability to lift, pull, or push weighing up to 50 pounds
- • Candidates should be able to remain focused and able to drive safely despite constant distractions
Benefits
Responsibilities
- • Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly | Payrate: $21.50/ Hour | Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM (37.50 Hours/Week)
- • Reports to: Program Manager
- • Job Summary: The Shuttle Driver is responsible for the transportation of guests to and from the Emergency Shelter Program
- • The objective of this position is to safely drive and help to maintain the shuttling vehicles associated with the program, so that guests may access and leave the site in a safe and orderly manner
- • In addition to driving, this position requires route planning, safety checks, and providing shelter logistics support during non-driving time
- • Driving, Reporting and Shelter Support
- • Drive program vehicles in a safe and orderly manner to predetermined approved locations
- • Checking that all safety restraints are in working order and are used correctly when needed
- • Maintain the overall cleanliness of the vehicles
- • Safe and appropriate use of hydraulic wheelchair lifts
- • Typing and planning daily routes based off several possible drop-off locations
- • Generate daily and weekly route and maintenance reports, to be turned in to management for records
- • Meet transportation goals in a challenging and always changing atmosphere
- • Work with a partner to see maintenance issues taken care of as needed
- • Assist in the implementation of all shelter activities to ensure quality delivery of services, including meals, laundry, emptying trash, and overall cleanliness of the facility
- • Attend staff meetings
- • Attend training workshops as needed
- • Perform ad hoc projects as appointed by Supervisor