On-call Driver

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.

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