Shuttle Driver

Status:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt | Pay: $22.50/hour |

Schedule:

Sunday-Monday: 1:30pm-9:30pm, Tuesday: 3:00pm-11:00pm, Friday-Saturday: 5:30am-1:30pm, Wednesday-Thursday:
Off

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Driving, Reporting, and Shelter Support Drive program vehicles in a safe and orderly manner to predetermined approved locations

Check that all safety restraints are in working order and are used correctly when needed

Maintain the overall cleanliness of the vehicles

Safely load all guests in the safest way possible

Safely and appropriately use hydraulic wheelchair lifts

Type and plan daily routes based off several possible drop-off locations

Generate daily and weekly route and maintenance reports, to be turned into 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 Requirements:

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 up to 50 pounds

Candidates should be able to remain focused and able to drive safely despite constant distractions

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