Driver

Title: Driver

Reports to: Program Manager

Division: Navigation Center

FLSA: Non-exempt

Job Description:

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Driver to join our team. The Driver will play a crucial role in supporting our organization's mission by ensuring the safe and timely transportation of personnel, materials, and resources to various locations. This role is essential for the smooth operation of our programs and services.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Safe Transportation: Safely operate and maintain a organization's vehicle to transport personnel, materials, and equipment to different locations, ensuring compliance with all traffic laws and safety regulations.

2. Asset Management: Responsible for maintaining the vehicle in good working condition, including regular maintenance, cleaning, and reporting any issues or necessary repairs to the appropriate personnel.

3. Route Planning: Plan efficient routes to ensure timely delivery of personnel and materials to their destinations. Optimize routes to minimize fuel consumption and environmental impact.

4. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of vehicle mileage, fuel consumption, and other relevant information. Keep track of transportation expenses and receipts for reimbursement.

5. Communication: Provide clear and timely communication with the organization's staff to coordinate transportation needs. Be responsive to last-minute changes in transportation schedules.

6. Assist with Loading/Unloading: Assist in loading and unloading materials and equipment as needed, ensuring the safe handling and securing of items during transportation.

7. Safety: Prioritize safety by adhering to all safety regulations, protocols, and guidelines. Conduct regular safety checks of the vehicle and ensure that passengers wear seat belts.

8. Represent the Organization: Be a professional and courteous ambassador for the non-profit organization when interacting with the community, partner organizations, and beneficiaries.

Qualifications:

- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

- Knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations.

- Ability to safely operate a vehicle in various weather conditions.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

-Flexibility and adaptability to changing schedules and priorities.

-A commitment to the mission and values of the non-profit organization.

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to lift and carry moderate loads.

- Stamina to spend extended periods driving.

- Comfort with regular vehicle maintenance and inspections.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION:

Harmony House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital or veteran status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Harmony House, Inc. also takes affirmative action to employ, and advance in employment, qualified women, minorities and covered veterans. Harmony House, Inc. also makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state laws.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience level:

• 5 years

Shift:

• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77026 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77026: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15