Transporter Technician

Compass Connections; Harlingen (TX); Hybrid; USD 2,654,000 - 3,780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, v

Retirement plan options

Additional employer sponsored benefits

Job summary

Compass Connections in Texas is hiring for a transportation-focused role at our Harlingen facility. You will meet regulatory guidelines, operate transportation equipment, and support emergency evacuations while ensuring safety and confidentiality.

The position requires a high school diploma, first aid/CPR certifications, and an excellent driving record. Weekend availability and bilingual English/Spanish skills are essential for service delivery and community support.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and random screens.
• Provide proof of work eligibility upon request.
• Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and organizational skills.
• Proficient with basic computer literacy and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Meet federal and state guidelines and standards for the position.
• Use two-way radios, cell phones and other assigned equipment.
• Do not use handheld phones while driving.
• Cooperate with law enforcement during requests or tests for drugs/alcohol.
• Communicate transportation concerns with supervisor and plan changes.
• Attend scheduled meetings and team decisions.
• Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Model appropriate behaviors around children and explain expectations.
• Follow Compass Connections safety protocols in emergencies.
• Maintain confidentiality in all service and program areas.
• Uphold agency policies and dress code at all times.

Skills

Fluency in English and Spanish

Excellent driving record

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Background checks & compliance training

Job description

It\'s a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Make a difference every day with an organization dedicated to doing good and caring for others. Compass Connections believes every child deserves to have a place where they feel safe and loved. Our organization offers emergency shelter and group home placement for children while we work to reunite them with family. We know the sooner family reunification is accomplished, the sooner children can safely integrate into the community and thrive.

We are now hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team at our facility in Harlingen, Texas.

Benefits

ALL Benefits available on the first day of employment.

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Additional employer sponsored benefits available

Hourly Rate: $23.35 an hour.

Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Work Schedule: Must be able to work weekends

Academic Req: Required – High school diploma, or equivalent

Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention

Work experience: Required – Excellent driving record for the past five (5) years

Responsibilities

• 1. Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.
• 2. Use two-way communication radios, cell phones and other equipment as assigned.
• 3. Refrain from ever using a handheld cell phone while operating a vehicle.
• 4. Cooperate with law enforcement authorities in the event an official request, testing for drugs and alcohol.
• 5. Provide consistent and effective communication with supervisor for any transportation concerns or needs including vehicle issues, coordination difficulties and change in travel plans.
• 6. Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions and operations.
• 7. Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by the position supervisor.
• 8. Model culturally and socially desired behaviors while explaining the behaviors to children to facilitate learning and replication of the behaviors.
• 9. Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
• 10. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
• 11. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.

Additional Responsibilities

• 1. Work irregular shifts, irregular days and be available when required to transport the service population to assigned destinations including emergency evacuations, medical/dental appointments, court hearings and off-campus outings.
• 2. Maintain a calendar that tracks and coordinates children\'s travel needs to ensure they get to appointments and new placements on schedule.
• 3. Maintain accurate and up to date vehicle logs.
• 4. Provide safe, secure, and supervised transportation of the service population assigned to this position for transport.
• 5. Meet all deadlines required by program supervisor and federal partners.
• 6. Foster Care Programs - Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.

Requirements

• 1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• 2. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
• 3. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• 4. Demonstrate the ability to: a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population\'s cultural and socio-economic characteristics. b. Organize and prioritize responsibilities and duties efficiently. c. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times. d. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position. e. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• 5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.

Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.

English (United States)

If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Guided by care and compassion, Compass Connections has been impacting and meeting the needs of the community\'s most vulnerable children and families through residential care, community-based support, foster care, and adoption services. Leveraging more than a century of collective child welfare experience, Compass Connections, a Texas based non-profit organization, is a national leader in connecting, strengthening, and transforming families from around the globe.