Shuttle Driver
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Job Location:
Oxnard, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Status: Full-Time Non-Exempt Hourly Payrate: $21.50/ Hour Schedule: Sunday-Monday: 1:00pm-9:00pm Thursday-Friday: 5:30am-1:30pm Tuesday-Wednesday: 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 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 Drivers 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 detailoriented 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
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E-Verify Participation Poster: English & Spanish ( Right to Work Poster: English & Spanish ( House must reserve the right to modify supplement rescind or revise all job descriptions to meet the overall needs of Mercy House except as to any language that establishes that the employment relationship is at the will of either the staff member or Mercy House.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Basic Math
- Paratransit
- Tanker Experience
- Van Driver
- Box Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Commercial Vehicle Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Manual Transmission Experience
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
About Company
Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt | Pay: $21.50/hour | Schedule: Thursday-Friday: 1:30pm to 9:00pm; Saturday-Sunday: 1:00pm to 9:00pmJob Summary: The Safety Specialist is accountable for delivering supportive services and logistical assistance to the Emergency Shelter Program during assig ... View more
