Community Driver: Transport Participants & Deliver Meals

Volunteers of America Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Volunteers of America Los Angeles seeks a Driver to perform scheduled delivery and pickup routes, transport participants and staff, and deliver meals to outlying programs. The role includes donation collection, maintaining trip records, and ensuring vehicle safety and cleanliness.

Head Start/ Early Head Start involvement, with routine office and program support. Requires fingerprint clearance, CA driver’s license, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. E‑Verify participation noted.

Qualifications

• Must pass fingerprint clearance and background check.
• Must have access to an automobile with insurance and a valid California driver’s license.
• TB clearance within 6 months prior to hire.
• Annual influenza vaccination (Nov 1 – Mar 31).
• Pertussis and measles immunization.
• Health screening at time of employment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, kneel and squat, move quickly.
• Current California driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Transport program participants to and from various locations (human services locations, work sites, medical facilities).
• Assist passengers with wheelchairs, car seats, and mobility devices.
• Perform kitchen drops for inter-agency locations and assist kitchen staff with inventory and loading the vehicle.
• Carry out scheduled pickup and drop-off routes.
• Conduct donation pickups from outside agencies.
• Maintain trip records, mileage, and fuel usage.
• Keep the program vehicle clean and maintained; arrange routine maintenance as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

CA driver license

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

First Aid/CPR certification

Food handler certification

Job description

Volunteers of America Los Angeles seeks a Driver to perform scheduled delivery and pickup routes, transport participants and staff, and deliver meals to outlying programs. The role includes donation collection, maintaining trip records, and ensuring vehicle safety and cleanliness.

Head Start/ Early Head Start involvement, with routine office and program support. Requires fingerprint clearance, CA driver’s license, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. E‑Verify participation noted.