Lead Driver

Project Open Hand • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Project Open Hand distributes
more than 2,000 meals each day to its community of sick and elderly client and the Distribution department is the frontline of the organization. As our Lead Driver you will take a leadership role in a team of hard-working Delivery Drivers by maintaining agency vehicles, organizing meals and supplies for delivery and assisting the Dispatcher and Manager in maintaining effective departmental processes.

This position is ideal for an organized, level headed driver with a thorough knowledge of the city interested in gaining leadership experience within our diverse community of staff, clients and volunteers.

Requirements

• Two years’ experience driving large delivery vehicles in San Francisco
• Leadership experience and the ability to work unsupervised
• Valid California driver’s license and excellent driving record
• Schedule flexibility and ability to work nights, holidays and weekends when necessary
• Strong verbal and written proficiency with the English language to facilitate communication
• Excellent professional references

Nice To Haves

• Fleet maintenance/management experience
• Experience serving clients with multiple diagnoses (i.e. substance abuse, mental illness, critical illness)

Responsibilities

• Support Dispatcher in training and supervision of Delivery Drivers
• Organize senior site meals and supplies for delivery
• Refuel and transport offsite delivery vehicles
• Assist Dispatcher and Director of Distribution in maintaining department policies and procedures
• Inform Director of Distribution about vehicle condition and possible service/repair needs
• Load and unload POH delivery vehicles
• Drive POH vehicles to ensure timely delivery of meals to clients and senior sites
• Prepare route sheets, dispatch, and engage with delivery volunteers as needed
• Facilitate communication between clients, Dispatcher and Client Services
• Provide Client Services with status updates on POH clients
• Perform daily inspection and maintenance of delivery vehicles
• Transport agency supplies and equipment as needed
• Assist other departments and participate in agency-wide events as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, and Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability, Life/AD&D, and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan 403(b), Commuter Check Subsidy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Financial Counseling, Cell Phone Discounts, and additional discounts
• Holidays (13 per year), generous vacation and sick leave, and complimentary lunch

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed