Driver, , Transportation

Overview

Odyssey House is seeking a Full‑Time Driver. This role is essential to the clients and the organization. The agency promotes from within, so it is common for people who start here to be promoted to full‑time or leadership roles. The position offers flexible schedules to accommodate school and family life.

Salt Lake City

$17.00 per hour

Monday – Friday. Ideal candidates will be flexible between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on weekdays to meet the department’s needs.

• $9,000 per year tuition eligible
• Access to 24/7 EAP program for mental‑health support and more
• Opportunities for paid continuing education and training
• Monthly incentives and awards
• Flexible scheduling
• Casual dress and atmosphere
• Opportunities for bonuses, awards, raises, and promotions
• Incredible health insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA, long and short‑term disability)
• Immediate eligibility to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan with Employer 100% match up to 5% after 1 year
• 35 paid days off (additional PTO accrual after 1 year)
• Extra time off and gift packages for PT and FT staff that stay more than 90 days
• Sabbatical program – pay you to take a vacation after 5 years of service
• On‑Demand Pay – get a portion of your paycheck early for hours already worked (conditions apply)
• UTA free passes available for your commute

You will be one of the first points of contact as clients enter their sobriety journey. This role is vital to their recovery as you provide safe transportation to our facilities, help with luggage, maintain vehicle cleanliness, keep records, and coordinate with other staff to meet client needs. You will learn to hold healthy boundaries, maintain client safety, and encourage clients as they progress toward treatment goals.

• Operate 14‑passenger vans or buses safely and maturely
• Transport clients and/or staff from Odyssey House facilities to and from various locations throughout Salt Lake and Northern Utah
• Interact with clients, vendors, and others
• Show excellent problem‑solving skills and deliver safe transportation services
• Communicate effectively
• Handle logistics efficiently
• Be organized and punctual
• Adhere to all staff dress codes
• Drive and deliver vehicles locally or beyond the area as needed, following all road rules
• Deliver vehicles to the appropriate destination safely and courteously
• Ride with or follow another driver to drop off or pick up multiple vehicles
• Organize travel routes and ensure daily pre‑trip and mileage logs are accurate and timely
• Communicate via cellular phone as needed
• Keep the van or bus clean during shift
• Report mechanical or other vehicle issues promptly to the supervisor

• Passion for community service and helping others realize their own potential
• Strong communication skills to solve problems directly with clients and staff
• Reliability to fill support staff shifts and deliver on responsibilities
• Self‑starter attitude to address issues and needs independently
• Teachable – willingness to learn and grow in the position

• High school education or equivalent
• Neat appearance
• Reliable, polite, and self‑motivated
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Safe driving with good vision and hearing
• Active Utah driver’s license for at least 3 years and satisfactory MVR (no more than 1 moving violation or at‑fault accident in past 3 years, and no drug or alcohol‑related conviction in last 10 years)
• Eligible to work in the USA
• Receive flu shot, TB test, and COVID‑19 vaccine (waivers available)
• One year of sobriety if in recovery

All employees are required to adhere to Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service;
Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards; ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff; providing exemplary customer service to internal and external customers; fostering a positive work environment; ensuring high‑quality client care within the scope of the assigned position.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, drive (or provide alternate transportation), sit and stand for prolonged periods, and perform light to moderate physical activity. Must vacuum vans or buses, bend down, move quickly, and work outside with reasonable accommodation.

Odyssey House is an equal‑opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.