What are the responsibilities and job description for the RMHC Greater Houston - Transportation Associate position at Ronald McDonald House Houston?
Job Title: Transportation Associate
Reports To: JoyFULL Eats Program Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Schedule: Part-time position, weekdays, totaling 20 hours per week (specific schedule to be confirmed).
Overview: The Transportation Associate is primarily responsible for coordinating, picking up, and transporting prepared items to RMHCGH partner hospitals within the Texas Medical Center and other designated areas in greater Houston. All deliveries are made using RMHCGH owned vehicles. Additionally, this position supports house operations, including inventory management, off-site deliveries, and errands. The associate must foster a warm and friendly environment for the families, adhering to the core values, goals, and mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston as outlined by the Board of Directors.
Driver Responsibilities: * Operates RMHCGH vehicles according to the scheduled needs. * Coordinates delivery schedules with the Supervisor and other team members. * Completes scheduled hospital-related deliveries and inventory pickups. * Maintains knowledge of RMHCGH policies and procedures related to deliveries.
Additional Duties: * Works closely with Operations team members and Hospital Program Staff to manage inventories, orders, and other needs. * Performs other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications: Required: * Prior work experience. * Successful completion of a motor vehicle record (MVR) check, conducted during pre-employment background checks and annually thereafter. * Ability to operate a vehicle in high-pressure situations. * Experience in working closely with people. * Strong customer service skills, including the ability to establish a warm rapport, listen empathetically, communicate respectfully, and prioritize the needs of families. * Excellent interpersonal skills: patience, compassion, flexibility, professionalism, trustworthiness, and supportive behavior. * Ability to work independently with strong decision-making skills and sound judgment. * Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred: * Proficiency in both English and Spanish.
Physical Demands: The physical demands listed here are representative of what an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. * Regular activities include walking, sitting, standing, using hands for manipulation, handling, reaching, and communicating (talking or hearing). * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. * Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Houston, TX 77030 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77030: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22