STRIVE Program Driver/Supervisor

Goodwill of Silicon Valley; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of Silicon Valley is seeking a STRIVE Supervisory Driver to oversee litter abatement and facility maintenance crews. This full-time position is crucial for providing stable employment to unhoused individuals while promoting environmental stewardship in San Jose. Responsibilities include daily crew management, safety compliance, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety and legal requirements.
• Bilingual Spanish preference.
• Ability to oversee adults with limited work experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operation of litter abatement crews.
• Report behavioral issues to case management team.
• Maintain safety logs and records.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma/GED certification

Three years of supervisory/lead experience

Tools

Litter Stick

Garbage Bags

Gloves

Truck

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Main Plant - San Jose, CA

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $27.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Description

Summary

Goodwill of Silicon Valley, in partnership with the City of San Jose, and LifeMoves operates STRIVE; a program that connects our unhoused neighbors with immediate employment, career development training, and transitional housing. The Goodwill of Silicon Valley STRIVE team is comprised of case managers, outreach and peer mentors, and driver supervisors – this is a key position that facilitates stable employment for program participants. The STRIVE Supervisory Driver manages the daily operation of the established litter abatement and facility maintenance crews. This program encompasses working with unhoused adults to carry out litter abatement activities within the City of San Jose. This position will also manage basic facilities maintenance in select City of San Jose parks.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for daily operations of the work crews fulfilling SJ Bridge Program duties

• Assumes responsibility of the project vehicle and crew members

• Reports behavioral issues to case management team to ensure compliance with employment and training requirements

• Maintains accurate records of the progress of individuals assigned to the litter work crew program and reports progress to the appropriate supervisor.

• Responsible for daily report logs, and for maintaining weekly reports to the contractor and responsible for documenting daily all litter and facility maintenance activities

• Records the amount of litter collected as outlined by the City of San Jose SJ-Bridge grant program.

• Maintain fuel and maintenance logs for use of project vehicle

• Ensures safety procedures are followed on all sites and that crew members are safely performing their assigned duties

• Responsible for acquiring all tools and safety equipment necessary to perform each litter crew task safely.

• Complete inventory reports and maintenance records of the department's equipment and tools.

• Ensure litter crews are always wearing approved safety vests, gloves and use litter sticks when working

• Committed to environmental stewardship and protection of our natural environment

• Work cooperatively with the crew members, as well as other agencies in the field

• Report illegal dumping of hazardous waste to the contractor

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report all accidents to a manager or supervisor

Qualifications

Job Specifications/ Requirements:

• Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and related tools/equipment to accomplish the basic function of this position, including safety and legal requirements.

• Ability to oversee adults with limited work experience. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, follow instructions, and complete work independently.

• Strong supervisory and organizational skills preferred.

• Preference for Spanish bilingual

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience provides the applicant with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• High school diploma/GED certification.

• Three years of supervisory/lead experience.

• Experience with litter crew programs.

• Military, post-secondary education or training in the social and behavioral sciences (or in criminal justice) may be substituted for required experience.

• Valid California Driver's License

• Comply with all US Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol requirements

• Computer Skills

• Strong leadership skills

• Friendly, reliable, good communication skills

• Ability to work independently and/or in a team setting

• Willing to work alone or in a team consisting of other crew members

• Ability to perform physical activities and working outdoors

• Ability to maneuver up to 25-30 pounds (total weight when litter bag is full)

Equipment Used:

• Drive the work vehicle (Truck)

• Litter Stick

• Garbage Bags

• Gloves

• Vest

Aptitudes/Skills/Temperament:

• Must possess good oral and written communication skills

• General learning ability. The ability to “catch on” or understand instructions and their underlying principles. The ability to reason and make judgments

• Being willing to accept responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity

• Being able to perform repetitive work according to set procedures and pace

• Being respectful of and conform to set limits, tolerances and standards

• Being able to keep calm and collected in unusual or dangerous situations and to work under adverse conditions if necessary

Emotional Effort:

• Moderate: Occasional short deadlines. The work environment is occasionally hectic with occasional high activity, with great emphasis on teamwork.

Job Settings:

• The job is performed predominantly outdoors. There is regular contact with the public, business and community agencies. The position requires minimal supervision.

Physical Demands:

• Due to the variety of assignments with this position a person must have the ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach forward, and overhead

• Standing, sitting, carrying, pushing and pulling will also be involved

• Must be able to lift to 25-30 lbs. throughout the workday

• Moderate emotional level effort is required, occasional high stress with short deadlines

• Work environment – generally outside 100% - however may include classroom work on occasion.

• Responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management formally or informally either orally or in writing

Goodwill of Silicon Valley is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.