JOB TITLE : Drivers Assistant
REPORTS TO: Director of Logistics
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) is seeking a Driver's Assistant candidate to assist the Driver or possibly drive a company truck to pick up donated goods for future sales in our stores.
The Drivers Assistant position involves daily communication with our Customer Service Representatives to determine the best routes to complete all pick-ups.
Ideal candidates will be presentable and personable, as well as professional.
The Driver's Assistant will be a representative of the organization, helping to assess donations, safely load donations onto the truck, complete proper donation paperwork, unload materials at the ReStore, and maintain the truck each day.
(Assistant Drivers may be asked to fill in for Drivers if needed.
)
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles has been an active affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International for more than 30 years.
By building and preserving affordable housing through new construction, renovations, and home repairs, Habitat LA is transforming communities throughout Los Angeles County.
Through access to affordable loans, housing counseling, down-payment assistance, skilled construction training, financial education, and volunteer opportunities the organization has strengthened families, helped stabilize communities, and fostered economic vitality in the region.
On average, the affiliate builds and renovates 100 homes in the Los Angeles region each year, ranking it among the largest affiliates nationwide.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Guiding Driver as needed in backing up and general safety
Communicating with donor prior to arrival
Verifying with donor items to be picked up
Loading and unloading items safely using equipment
Issuing donation receipts noting all items picked up before leaving the donation site
Communicate with dispatch regularly answering phones calls
Filling in as driver as needed
SUMMARY OF JOB QUALIFICATIONS
1 year driving commercial vehicle
This is a full-time position with two schedules available.
Wednesday through Sunday or Friday through Tuesday.
Work schedule times are from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Must have access to reliable transportation to perform job duties, a valid CA driver’s license, a minimum of 25 years of age, and meet the state-required amount of personal automobile liability insurance
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check
Although no longer required, we strongly encourage all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and will continue to require all employees to submit their vaccination status by the date of hire
BENEFITS: WE TAKE CARE OF OUR EMPLOYEES
Habitat La jobs come with great benefits including but not limited to:
Healthcare (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Critical Illness and AD&D insurance
Flexible Spending Account
100% employer paid Life Insurance for all employees
Very generous 401(K) retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Vacation
Sick Leave available
12 Paid Holidays
Bereavement, Jury Duty and Voting hours available
Employee discounts on items sold in our ReStores.
Exclusive discounts to amusement parks, entertainment & more
Maternity and Parental Leave
Employee Assistance, Mental Health and Counseling Sessions
We often promote from within our organization
Free employee parking
COMPENSATION
Pay Range: $17.
00/hr.
- $18.
50/hr.
*PLUS POTENTIAL MONTHLY BONUS*
The position is being offered at $17.
00/hr.
From versatile health perks to new career opportunities, check us out at: www.
habitatla.
org to learn more about our organization and the great work we do!
If you require accommodation due to a disability to complete this application OR you are experiencing issues submitting your application, please e-mail recruiting@habitatla.
org.
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