Transporter

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC • Rockdale, TX

6d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ work experience with youth preferred
• Familiarity with residential treatment or youth programs

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
• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED