Shuttle Driver: Safe Routes for Shelter Guests

Mercy House; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 59,236,800 - 71,635,200; Full time

Job summary

Mercy House in Ventura, CA is seeking a Shuttle Driver (Full-Time, non-exempt) to transport guests to and from the Emergency Shelter Program. You will safely drive program vehicles, plan routes, perform safety checks, and support shelter operations when not driving.

The role requires a valid CA Class C license, a clean driving record, comfort driving large vehicles, and basic computer skills. Bilingual Spanish is valued, and you will collaborate with staff to ensure meals, laundry, and site

Qualifications

• CA Class C driver's license required with clean driving record.
• Ability to drive large vehicles (~24' length) with wide turning radius.
• Detail-oriented with computer proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Outlook.
• Fluency in Spanish is valued.

Responsibilities

• Drive program vehicles in a safe, orderly manner to approved locations.
• Perform safety checks on restraints and vehicle cleanliness.
• Load guests safely and assist with wheelchair lifts as needed.
• Plan routes and generate daily/weekly reports for management.
• Assist shelter activities (meals, laundry, trash, cleanliness).
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; support ad hoc projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Spanish (preferred)

Education

CA Driver's License (Class C)

Clean driving record

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Internet browsers

Job description

Mercy House in Ventura, CA is seeking a Shuttle Driver (Full-Time, non-exempt) to transport guests to and from the Emergency Shelter Program. You will safely drive program vehicles, plan routes, perform safety checks, and support shelter operations when not driving.

The role requires a valid CA Class C license, a clean driving record, comfort driving large vehicles, and basic computer skills. Bilingual Spanish is valued, and you will collaborate with staff to ensure meals, laundry, and site