What are the responsibilities and job description for the On-call Driver position at Mary's Place Seattle?

Job Type

Part-time

Description

We are seeking a responsible and energetic individual with a stellar driving record to pick up and deliver food, donations and supplies. The van driver reports directly to the Food Sourcing Manager and works within a team to safely and efficiently deliver items to our shelters.

This is a part-time, on-call (as needed) position. The schedule includes mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and some holidays. Typical shifts include mornings, afternoons, and evenings between the hours of 7 : 00 a.m. and 6 : 30 p.m. Occasionally, Friday evening shifts may extend until 9 : 00p.m. Hourly wage starts at $25 / hour DOE .

Key Responsibilities

Safely operate cargo vehicles on freeways, residential roads, and congested inner city traffic
Occasionally, the operation of a refrigerated box truck may be necessary
Pick up donations from donors and donation collection sites
Maintain established Mary's Place standards for safely loading the truck, managing separation of loads and completing donation paperwork
Deliver food and dry goods to shelters
Maintain established Mary's Place standards for delivering meals and completing food delivery paperwork
Work closely with Mary's Place Central Kitchen to ensure food is handled properly
Support central kitchen staff as needed in the sorting and storage of food
Deliver food, dry goods, and meals to shelters and partners
Log and report any issues / incidents with vehicle(s)
Perform basic maintenance and fueling as required
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Skills / Qualifications Required

A valid Washington State driver's license; satisfactory driving record

Proof of personal vehicle insurance

Must be at least 21 years of age

Experience driving box trucks up to 26' in length, high roof cargo vans, passenger vans, and refrigerated box trucks

Able to repeatedly lift 50lbs through course of day

Must be proficient in English (speak, read and write)

Ability to remain calm in emergency and / or high-stress situations

Excellent follow through on assigned tasks

Understanding of the effects of systemic racism and its intersections with poverty and homelessness

Demonstrated ability to exude compassion, understanding, and empathy while working with diverse staff, guests, and community partners in a multi-racial and multi-cultural environment

Adhere to staff guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook

Willingness to take a TB test within 30 days of hire

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, type, and reach with hands and arms; and requires the ability to occasionally push, pull, lift and / or carry supplies up to 50 pounds

Travel to sites multiple times per day around the county are necessary

Efforts like attention to detail, interacting with others in-person and through email

Details

In addition, Mary's Place offers the following benefits to on-call staff :

Sick Time in accordance with Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. Sick Time accrues at 0.03846 hour for each hour in timesheet (equal to 40 hours / year when 20 hours / week in timesheet)

Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues at 0.03846 hour for each hour in timesheet during first year of employment, with increasing accruals for each year worked up to 0.05769 hour for 5 years of employment

403(b) plan with a 50% employer match on the first 6% employee contribution. Eligible to participate upon hire; eligible for the match after 1 year of employment and 1,000 Hours of Service.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mary's Place is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, people of color and other underrepresented groups, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary : $25

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