Bus Driver

Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Founded in 1888, Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County is a united Christian organization and ministry dedicated to providing love, hope, respect, and a new beginning for homeless women, men, and families. UGM-TC is funded entirely by the generosity of the community and offers a residency program for individuals looking to maximize their potential and transition out of homelessness. Through the programs and services provided, individuals develop essential life skills to become independent, productive members of our community. UGM-TC is God’s healthy place to end homelessness one person at a time. Come serve with us! Union Gospel Mission is seeking a CDL with Passenger Endorsement Warehouse/Bus Driver to help shuttle residents and children, process, organize, and merchandise donations. This role may have to lift, carry, and move furniture frequently and will drive on occasion to pick up or deliver furniture and other donations. This role also drops off and picks up children from appointments and events. Hours are Monday - Friday, 7 am - 4 pm. Under the direction of the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse/Bus Driver is responsible for sorting, organizing, distributing, and receiving material donations for Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County. A normal day might look like this: 1. First thing in the morning, take children to school in the bus. 2. Morning food pick-up routes in the truck. 3. Afternoons working in the warehouse. 4. Mid-afternoon - pick up children from school in the bus.

Requirements

Experience as a bus driver, mover, warehouse worker, large truck driver.
Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Must have CDL and Passenger Endorsement

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year of Warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Drop off and pick up children from school.
Greet all donors and recipients with kindness and respect.
Communicate daily with Warehouse Manager.
Process and arrange donated items in a clean and organized array to appeal to shoppers.
Sort, hang, fold, and merchandise clothing.
Shrink wrap, arrange, and clean furniture that is donated.
Help load furniture and household items onto the UGM trucks for the residents who have graduated the UGM program.
Help load trucks for outside agencies that we help with furniture.
Unload UGM truck donations each day.
Provide receipts for donations received.
Connect with and direct volunteers.
Lift 50 lbs or more consistently.
Willing and able to do other duties as needed.