Full-Time Nonprofit Driver – Community Outreach

Las-Vegas-Rescue-Mission; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid vacation

Job summary

Las Vegas Rescue Mission (LVRM) is hiring a Full Time Driver in Las Vegas, NV. This role involves pick-ups and deliveries of donated goods, furniture, clothing, and food across Las Vegas and Henderson, with a professional Christian approach and safety-conscious operations.

The driver will perform daily vehicle checks, maintain donor relations, and support Work Therapy programs. Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid NV driver license, and 1 year of truck driving experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Nevada State Driver License with a clean driving record; background check.
• Minimum one-year experience as a truck driver, preferably in a warehouse environment.
• Previous experience with the homeless, substance abusers and mentally ill preferred.
• Nonprofit experience preferred.
• Forklift Certified preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to work safely at all times.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to handle loading and unloading of boxes, furniture, perishable and non-perishable food.
• Must be able to operate manual and electric pallet jacks.
• Ability to lift 50lbs as needed.
• Available to work evenings, weekends or holidays; early 4am pickups as needed.
• Food Handlers card required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews schedule of pick-ups and deliveries on a daily basis.
• Update and maintain regular communication regarding situations such as absences, early/late departures, early/late arrivals, delivery instructions, changes to route and reschedules or discrepancies in donations.
• Performs daily operational and maintenance checks on vehicle to include, tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water and reports any issues to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Load and unload vehicle in designated areas using the necessary resources (including additional personnel) to prevent personal injury and/or damage to goods.
• Places donated items in designated areas and report any valuable donations to direct supervisor and store those donations in a safe place.
• Preserves a supportive work environment by treating people with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity at all times and works to resolve grievances; maintains professionalism and promotes a positive Mission image.
• Supports and participates in the Work Therapy program; assists Program staff in creating a productive, therapeutic, educational and professional environment that enables clients to learn and/or develop job skills and appropriate workplace behaviors.

Skills

One-year truck driving experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Forklift knowledge (preferred)

Safety-conscious

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jacks (manual/electric)

Job description

Las Vegas Rescue Mission (LVRM) is hiring a Full Time Driver in Las Vegas, NV. This role involves pick-ups and deliveries of donated goods, furniture, clothing, and food across Las Vegas and Henderson, with a professional Christian approach and safety-conscious operations.

The driver will perform daily vehicle checks, maintain donor relations, and support Work Therapy programs. Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid NV driver license, and 1 year of truck driving experience.