Guest Shuttle Driver — Safe Transport & Shelter Support

Mercy House; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy House in Ventura, CA is seeking a Shuttle Driver to transport guests to and from the Emergency Shelter Program. The role involves safe driving, route planning, safety checks, and shelter logistics support during non-driving time.

You will drive program vehicles, maintain cleanliness, load guests safely, operate wheelchair lifts, and generate route/maintenance reports for management. Fluency in Spanish is valued; a CA Class C license is required, high emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• A valid and up-to-date CA Class C Driver’s License is required.
• This person must possess a clean driving record with no limitations, and must be comfortable driving large vehicles (averaging 24’ in length).
• Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals who are present for services with urgent multiple case management and health needs.
• This person must be detail‑oriented and computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet-based browsers is preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish is of significant value.

Responsibilities

• Drive program vehicles in a safe and orderly manner to predetermined approved locations.
• Check 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.
• Safely and appropriately use hydraulic wheelchair lifts.
• Type and plan daily routes based off several possible drop-off locations.
• Generate daily and weekly route and maintenance reports, to be turned into 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.

Skills

Safe driving

Detail-oriented

Communication

Spanish language value

Education

CA Class C Driver's License

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Internet browsers

Job description

Mercy House in Ventura, CA is seeking a Shuttle Driver to transport guests to and from the Emergency Shelter Program. The role involves safe driving, route planning, safety checks, and shelter logistics support during non-driving time.

You will drive program vehicles, maintain cleanliness, load guests safely, operate wheelchair lifts, and generate route/maintenance reports for management. Fluency in Spanish is valued; a CA Class C license is required, high emphasis on safety and reliability.