Transporter

youthopportunity; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Youth Opportunity is hiring a Transporter at Rockdale Youth Academy in Rockdale, Texas. You will transport youth to and from the program, maintain vehicles, and assist staff to ensure youth safety during transport.

Ideal candidates have a safe driving history, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to relate to youth and staff. This full-time role offers benefits and a stable, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior safe driving experience with a proven safe driving record.
• Ability to relate to a wide diversity of youth and adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduled transportation for youth to and from the program and activities.
• Develop and maintain efficient pickup and delivery route schedules.
• Operate vans and vehicles safely according to policies and traffic laws.
• Perform basic maintenance and safety checks on assigned vehicles.
• Supervise youth during transport and report unsafe conditions immediately.

Skills

Safe driving

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years' youth experience (preferred)

Job description

Transporter - Youth Behavioral Health

Location: Rockdale, Texas - Rockdale Youth Academy
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $15.00/hr

About Youth Opportunity & Rockdale Youth Academy

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Rockdale Youth Academy in Rockdale, Texas is a 65-bed secure Youth Academy for males ages10 to17, offering trauma-informed care across mental health, substance abuse, and sex-offender treatment needs. The center integrates clinical therapy, education (via Inspire Academy, including GED prep), restorative justice, therapeutic recreation, and life skills training.

Youth typically stay 6 to9months, engaging in individual, family, and group therapy; victim-impact awareness; pre-vocational preparation; and enrichment activities such as art, music, and recreation. Small group living units, Youth Advisory Board-guided incentive programs, and licensed dietitian-managed nutrition support stabilization and reintegration planning.

Position Summary - Transporter Job in Rockdale, Texas

We are hiring a Transporter to support transportation services at Rockdale Youth Academy. This role is ideal for individuals with safe driving experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to providing a secure and supportive environment for youth. You will transport youth to and from the program and other activities, maintain vehicles, and assist staff in ensuring youth safety during transport.

Transporter Job Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting

• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays - Earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period

• Free RX delivery on most medications

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development

• Robust Employee Assistance Program

• Supportive, mission-driven work environment

Why Join Youth Opportunity?

• Be part of a team making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth

• Work in a trauma-informed, structured, and supportive residential environment

• Contribute to the safety and well-being of youth through safe and reliable transportation

• Develop your skills through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities

Transporter Responsibilities

• Provide scheduled transportation services for youth to and from the program and other activities as needed

• Assist in developing and maintaining efficient pick-up and delivery route schedules

• Operate vans and other vehicles safely and in accordance with YOI policies and traffic laws

• Maintain, inspect, clean, and perform basic operator-level maintenance on assigned vehicles

• Complete vehicle safety checklists before and after each use

• Supervise youth during transport and ensure safe behavior

• Report unsafe vehicle issues or incidents immediately

Other Duties Include

• Maintain high standards of role model behavior for youth

• Maintain contact with program staff during transport, without operating the vehicle while using a phone

• Participate in training and development activities as required

• Report any acts or conditions that may indicate inappropriate youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth interactions

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Prior safe driving experience and proven safe driving record

• Ability to relate to a wide diversity of youth and adults

Preferred Experience

• Two years' work experience with youth preferred

• Familiarity with residential treatment or youth programs

Other Requirements

• Physical Demands: Ability to transport youth; maintain sitting position for at least half of the day; occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds; maintain focus on road and traffic conditions while supervising youth; must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state.

• Other: Must maintain a valid state driver's license and meet state criminal background check requirements. Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends. Must meet requirements for YOI's auto insurance and be authorized to drive for business purposes.

Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.