Shuttle Driver (6331)

Mercy House; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 35,817; 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 includes route planning, safety checks, and shelter logistics support during non-driving times.

You will drive program vehicles, maintain cleanliness, and ensure safe guest loading with wheelchair lift operation as required. The position demands a valid CA Driver’s License, a clean driving record, and the ability to navigate daily routes while working a swing shift.

Qualifications

• Valid CA Class C Driver’s License required.
• Clean driving record with no limitations.
• Comfort driving large vehicles (averaging 24’).
• Fluency or strong value in Spanish is a plus.
• Basic computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook and browsers.

Responsibilities

• Drive program vehicles safely to predefined locations.
• Check safety restraints and vehicle cleanliness.
• Load guests safely and assist with wheelchair lifts when needed.
• Plan daily routes and generate route/maintenance reports.
• Collaborate with a partner to address maintenance issues.
• Support shelter activities including meals, laundry and cleanliness.

Skills

Clean driving record

Spanish language

MS Office

Route planning

Safety compliance

Education

CA Driver’s License

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Ventura, CA 93003

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $22.50 - $22.50 Hourly

Job Shift: Swing

Job Category: Transportation

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt | Pay: $22.50/hour | Schedule: Sunday-Monday: 1:30pm-9:30pm, Tuesday: 3:00pm-11:00pm, Friday-Saturday: 5:30am-1:30pm, Wednesday-Thursday: Off

Job Summary

The Shuttle Driver is responsible for the transportation of guests to and from the Emergency Shelter Program. The objective of this position is to safely drive and help to maintain the shuttling vehicles associated with the program, so that guests may access and leave the site in a safe and orderly manner. In addition to driving, this position requires route planning, safety checks, and providing shelter logistics support during non-driving time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Driving, Reporting, and Shelter Support

• 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

Miscellaneous

• Attend staff meetings
• Attend training workshops as needed
• Perform ad hoc projects as appointed by Supervisor

Qualifications Requirements

Education and Experience

• 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) with wide turning ratios
• 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

General

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population; plan, organize and prioritize duties; crisis intervention as needed; clearly communicate information and instructions verbally and in written form; maintain a positive, professional and safe environment while on duty; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Dependability, responsibility, and the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully are mandatory skills
• Fluency in Spanish is of significant value

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, pull, or push up to 50 pounds
• Candidates should be able to remain focused and able to drive safely despite constant distractions

E-Verify Notice

Mercy House is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

E-Verify Participation Poster: English & Spanish (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf)

E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English & Spanish (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf)

Mercy House must reserve the right to modify, supplement, rescind, or revise all job descriptions to meet the overall needs of Mercy House except as to any language that establishes that the employment relationship is at the will of either the staff member or Mercy House.