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Volunteers of America Los Angeles Mover Driver in Los Angeles, California
Mover Driver
Location:Los Angeles, CA
Job ID:3127
Salary:$19.01 - $20.01 Per Hour
Area of Interest:Facilities/Property Management/Safety
Division:Corporate
Shift Type:Day
About Us:
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 atwww.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.
DUTIES AND 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 kitchen staff with inventory and loading vehicles and drops off for various inter-agency locations in a timely manner 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.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
EDUCATION:
- Current California driver's license and clean driving record
EXPERIENCE:
- One-year experience as delivery or passenger driver.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
First Aid/CPR certification.
Food handler certification.
Bilingual English/Spanish or other language
Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law
This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.