Mover Driver

Volunteers of America Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org . PAY RATE: $19.01- $20.01 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE The Mover Driver is responsible for assisting with the relocation of program and corporate materials and furniture as programs open and close or as office spaces change. They would also be responsible for performing scheduled pick-ups and deliveries between sites for items such as boxes, donations, and other business-related items. They may transport program participants and staff as required, and deliver meals to outlying programs as needed.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.
Current California driver's license and clean driving record
One-year experience as delivery or passenger driver.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or Equivalent
First Aid/CPR certification.
Food handler certification.
Bilingual English/Spanish or other language

Responsibilities

Drives company vehicles on a regular schedule, and as needed.
Plans and follows the most efficient routes between locations
Moves, loads, and unloads materials, tools, and packages from corporate and program locations as needed.
Moves heavy furniture and appliances to new locations based on organizational needs
Load vehicles with listed goods, ensuring goods are loaded correctly and taking precautions with hazardous or fragile goods.
Unloads and sorts items collected and deliver them according to delivery notes
Transports individual program participants to and from various locations such as human service locations, work sites, and medical facilities as needed
Assists with inventory management, vehicle loading, and timely delivery of items to various inter-agency locations as needed
Conducts donation pick-up from outside agencies
Maintains proper record keeping including: Tracks messages or materials to be delivered Records information on recipients such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, and delivery instructions (communicated via telephone, or in person) Maintains trip records as well as mileage and gasoline usage records
Maintains the program vehicle in good operating condition, keeping it clean vehicle and equipment after each pick-up and delivery, and takes the vehicle for routine maintenance and repairs
Other duties as may be needed to fulfill program requirements.