Commercial Driver, On the Go (Half-Time)

Position Title: Commercial Driver

Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Department: On The Go Transportation Services

Position Type: Half-Time (30 hours/week), Non-Exempt

Reports To: Transportation Manager

Pay Rate: $19.28 - $21.42/hour

Total Compensation: 

In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:

• Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer-covered life insurance

Time Away from Work:

Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:

• Paid vacation time and sick leave
• 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays
• 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness

Position Overview:

Do you enjoy driving?

Do you like building relationships?

Are you looking for meaningful work?

Do you have a passion for helping people?

If so, then this could be the job for YOU!

On the Go provides group and individual transportation solutions for older adults to medical and personal appointments, community events, Social & Wellness Centers, shopping centers, organized excursions, and more. Jewish Family Service of San Diego operates many programs requiring drivers within the Aging & Wellness Division.  Drivers perform a variety of routed and non-routed transportation services.

Responsibilities:

• Provide safe and timely rides for older adults using excellent customer service
• Maintain clean agency vehicles, wash as needed
• Perform daily pre/post vehicle inspections
• Report any vehicle/rider issues to Transportation Coordinator or Manager immediately
• Other duties as assigned by the Transportation Manager

Skills/Abilities That are a Must-Have:

• Valid Commercial Drivers license (Class B or C with Passenger Endorsement)
• High school diploma or equivalent GED
• 2 years related transportation services to older adults
• Effective communication skills
• Paratransit experience preferred
• Ability to utilize both paper routing information and GPS
• Ability to calculate daily mileage and record transit activity
• Ability to operate wheelchair lift equipped agency vehicles
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Use a computer, keyboard, monitor, printer, smart phone, and GPS

Additional Information:

• Knowledge of the aging process and diversity preferred
• This position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with DOT regulations
• Retirees encouraged to apply

Important Notice:

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).

About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community.  For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving.  At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency.  We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect.  Our goal is your success.  Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together.  To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org. 

*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.