Shuttle Driver (7053)

Paycom - ATS; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy House is seeking a part-time Shuttle Driver in Huntington Beach, CA. The role involves transporting guests to and from the Emergency Shelter Program, planning routes, and performing safety checks to ensure safe operation of shuttling vehicles.

Beyond driving, you will support shelter logistics and assist with meals and facility cleanliness, with a focus on safety and dignified service for program participants. Fluency in Spanish is a plus and a valid CA driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Clean driving record with no limitations.
• Comfortable driving large vehicles (≈24 feet) with wide turning ratios.
• Ability to work with individuals with urgent health needs and case management considerations.

Responsibilities

• Drive program vehicles safely to predefined locations.
• Check safety restraints and ensure proper use.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety equipment.
• Plan daily routes and generate reports for management.
• Assist shelter activities including meals and cleanliness of facilities.
• Attend staff meetings and training, and support maintenance tasks.

Skills

Spanish language

Clear communication

Diversity awareness

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Huntington Beach, CA 92647, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Swing, Job Category: Transportation, Mission Statement: "To be a leader in ending homelessness by providing a unique system of dignified housing opportunities, programs, and supportive services."

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

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

Qualifications

• Education and Experience
  • Must possess a clean driving record with no limitations
  • Must be comfortable driving large vehicles (averaging 24 feet 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
• 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
  • Must be detail-oriented and computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as Internet-based browsers
  • Fluency in Spanish is of significant value
• Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
  • Candidates should be able to remain focused and able to drive safely despite constant distractions
  • A valid and up-to-date Class C Driver's License is required

Schedule

Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Pay: $22.00/hour

Schedule: Monday: 1:00pm-9:00pm, Tuesday: 3:00pm-11:00pm, Sunday: 1:00pm-9:00pm

E-Verify Information

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. Please click on the following links for more information.

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.