Driver

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:             DRIVER                                                                    

FLSA:                       NON-EXEMPT

DIVISON:                 SERVICES 

REPORTS TO:         PROGRAM DIRECTOR

LOCATION:              BRIARWOOD (QUEENS)

SUMMARY:  The Driver is responsible for providing safe and timely transportation of Westhab residents and other company business that may be required for a 200 bed men’s homeless shelter. Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations required. 

 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive Westhab residents and staff as directed for the following reasons: emergency transport to hospital, scheduled clinic appointments, scheduled food pantry runs, transportation to other Westhab sites, functions or meetings, moving clients, picks up and delivery of supplies, inter office mail, and provides transportation for other Westhab related business
• Checks vehicle(s) on a daily basis for gas and fluid levels, and fills same as needed.  Completes daily vehicle check log.
• Reports any vehicle accidents or damage to Facility Manager.
• Cleans all vehicle(s) interiors and exteriors as needed.
• Assures vehicle inspection and registration stickers are current, and notifies Facility Manager one month before expiration date.
• Drives vehicle(s) to service and inspection appointments.
• Other duties as assigned.

 EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent English and Math skills required.  Two years related experience.  Clean driver’s license.  Able to pass CLDC Commercial License test within two months of hire.  Some weekend and/or evening hours may be required.

 AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard-working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.  Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.