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Odyssey House of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 51,577,344 - 63,369,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Training and development

Monthly incentives

Flexible scheduling

Casual dress code

Bonuses and promotions

Health insurance

403(b) with employer match

Paid time off

Sabbatical after 5 years

On‑Demand Pay

UTA passes

Job summary

Odyssey House of Utah is hiring a Full-Time Driver in Salt Lake City. You will transport clients and staff, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and manage trip logs while ensuring safety and professionalism.

The role emphasizes reliable scheduling, strong communication, and the ability to engage with clients in recovery contexts. Benefits include tuition assistance, health insurance, and 403(b) matching after 1 year.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Safe driving and a clean driving record with Utah license for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Operate 14-passenger vans/buses safely and transport clients and staff to Odyssey House facilities and other locations.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and organize travel routes with pre-trip and mileage logs; report issues to supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Reliability

Self-starter

Teachable

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Odyssey House is Seeking a Full‐Time Driver

Odyssey House, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is recognized as the best mental health and addiction treatment center in Utah. This role is critical to our clients and our organization. We provide opportunities to learn and start a career with flexible schedules to accommodate school and family life. Promotion from within is common.

Job Location

Salt Lake City

Pay

$18.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday – Friday. Ideal candidates will be flexible between 8 am to 8 pm on weekdays.

Full‑Time Benefits

• $9k per year tuition eligible
• 24/7 EAP program for mental health support
• Paid continuing education/training
• Monthly incentives and awards
• Flexible scheduling
• Casual dress and atmosphere
• Bonuses, awards, raises, and promotions
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA, long‑term and short‑term disability)
• 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 staff staying more than 90 days
• Sabbatical program: paid vacation after 5 years of service
• On‑Demand Pay – get portion of paycheck early for hours already worked (conditions apply)
• UTA free passes available for commute

Core Responsibilities

You will be one of the first points of contact as clients enter their sobriety journey. Your role is vital in their recovery as you provide safe transportation to our facilities, offer a warm and welcoming face, and encourage progress. You will also handle luggage, maintain vehicle cleanliness, keep record keeping, and coordinate with staff to meet client needs. We will train you on healthy boundaries and client safety.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate 14‑passenger vans/buses safely and maturely
• Transport clients and/or staff to and from Odyssey House facilities and other locations throughout Salt Lake and Northern Utah
• Interact with clients, vendors, and others
• Demonstrate excellent problem‑solving and safe transportation services
• Communicate effectively and adhere to all staff dress codes
• Drive and deliver vehicles locally or out of area following all road rules
• Deliver passengers to appropriate destinations in a safe and courteous manner
• Ride with or follow another driver to drop off or pick up multiple vehicles
• Organize travel routes and maintain accurate pre‑trip and mileage logs
• Communicate via cellular phone as needed
• Keep vehicles clean during shift
• Report mechanical or other vehicle issues promptly to the supervisor

Candidate Qualities

• Passion for community service and helping others
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Reliability in filling shift and delivering on responsibilities
• Self‑starter, independent issue resolution
• Teachable, willing to learn and grow

Requirements

• High‑school diploma 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, good vision and hearing
• Active Utah driver’s license for at least 3 years, satisfactory MVR (no more than 1 moving violation or at‑fault accident in past 3 years, no drug/alcohol‑related conviction in last 10 years)
• Eligibility to work in the USA
• Receive flu shot, TB test, and COVID‑19 vaccine (waivers available)
• One year of sobriety, if in recovery

Employee Conduct

All employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to the Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service; the Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirements; ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff; providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers; fostering a positive work environment; ensuring high‑quality client care within the scope of the assigned position. Each employee is expected to understand their specific job position, time management, personnel file requirements, client record system, incident reporting, mandatory training requirements, maintaining proper client boundaries, and individual rights of clients and staff.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of required pre‑employment screenings, which may include background checks, fingerprinting, applicable sex offender registry screenings for Adult Residential roles, and other position‑related verifications. Roles requiring driving are subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review and a valid Utah driver’s license.

EEOC Statement

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 on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, 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.