Interim Shuttle Driver - Bellflower, United States - Mercy House Living Centers

Description

This is an Interim position with an expected end date of 06/03/2024.

Schedule:
Sunday-Thursday, 5:30am-1:30pm.

Introduction:
The Emergency Services 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.

This position requires the Shuttle Driver to provide shelter logistics support during non-driving time.

This position requires structured yet flexible work schedule, and this staff person reports to the Driver Supervisor or Program Manager.

Dependability, responsibility, and the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully are mandatory skills. Detailed knowledge of motor vehicle and engine maintenance is recommended. A valid and up-to
- date Class C Driver's License is required. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.


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
• Safely load all guests in the safest way possible
• Safe and appropriate use of hydraulic wheelchair lifts
• Typing and planning daily routes based off several possible dropoff 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