Shuttle Driver

Volunteers of America Los Angeles; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit human services organization is seeking a Driver for the Shuttle service in Canada. Responsibilities include transporting program participants, ensuring their safety, and maintaining the shuttle bus. Candidates must hold a valid Class B driver’s license and have one year of relevant driving experience. Ideal applicants are bilingual and have First Aid/CPR certification. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, making this an excellent opportunity for dedicated individuals who want to serve the community.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Valid Class B Commercial California Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 6 months.
• Must pass fingerprint clearance, background check.
• One year of experience as a delivery or passenger driver.

Responsibilities

• Operate the VOALA Passenger shuttle bus and perform scheduled delivery and pick-up routes.
• Assist passengers with mobility devices and ensure their safety.
• Clean the vehicle and maintain good operating condition.

Skills

Driving safety

Bilingual English/Spanish

First Aid/CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License

Job description

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Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at voala.org.

PAY RATE: $23.71 - $24.96 Per Hour

BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits

Job Summary and Purpose

The Driver, Shuttle (Class B) operates the VOALA Passenger shuttle bus, or other VOALA vehicle, and performs scheduled delivery and pick-up routes, transports Program participants and staff as required, may deliver meals to outlying programs and conducts donation collection as needed.

Responsibilities

• Transports individual program participants to and from various locations such as human service locations, work sites, and medical facilities
  • Assists passengers in securing wheelchairs, car seats and other mobility devices
  • Ensures safety of passengers, operates vehicle in safe manner at all times
• As needed may perform Kitchen drop off for various inter-agency locations in a timely manner; assists kitchen staff with inventory and loading vehicle
• Perform scheduled routes for pick up and drop off
• Conducts donation pick up from outside agencies.
• Maintains trip records as well as mileage and gasoline usage records
• Maintain program vehicle in good operating condition, clean vehicle and equipment after each pick-up and delivery, and takes vehicle for routine maintenance and repairs
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Essential Duties

• Transports Program Participants as directed
• Makes kitchen delivery as directed, assists kitchen staff
• Cleans vehicle and equipment, conducts regular vehicle preventive maintenance, delivers vehicle for routine maintenance and repair.
• Other duties as required and may be subject to change

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

EDUCATION:

• Valid Class B Commercial California Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire, and clean driving record

EXPERIENCE:

• One-year experience as delivery or passenger driver.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or other language

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.