Driver Class C

POSITION: Driver Class C 

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Boccardo Reception Center (BRC) All Programs San Jose; Gilroy, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara/Palo Alto Milpitas Mountain View, Sonoma County sites, etc.

SUPERVISOR: Fleet Supervisor/Fleet Lead

STATUS: Full Time (32-40 hours per week)

COMPENSATION: $26-29 Hourly

AGENCY SUMMARY:

HomeFirst™ is a leading provider of housing services; prevention, outreach, shelter, interim, and permanent housing programming for individuals who are housing insecure or unhoused in the Bay Area of California. We serve more than 5,000 adults, Veterans, families, and youth each year through a continuum of care, which meets people where they are and works to support a housing plan specific to each individual. Our solutions expand across two counties with over 15 different locations, including the following:

                                                           HomeFirst is committed to demonstrating our core values

Activism | Creativity | Excellence | Passion| Respect | Responsibility | Teamwork

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

HomeFirst is one of the largest homeless shelter providers in Santa Clara County. Our facilities range in location from South County to Sonoma County. The Boccardo Reception Center (BRC) is the largest homeless shelter and service facility in Santa Clara with a capacity of up to 250 homeless persons. The BRC is a multi-service facility that offers numerous programs and services, including year-round emergency shelter, a medical clinic, public benefits enrollment and advocacy, job search and retention assistance, group workshops and additional resources, information and referral to community partners, housing search and financial assistance, and free restroom, shower, and laundry facilities. The BRC facility is open and staffed seven days per week, 24 hours per day.

HomeFirst also operates the Cold Weather Winter Shelter Program (CWSP) since 1987 to provide temporary shelter during the cold weather and rainy season to people who are homeless. Our focus is on providing a safe environment and the necessities of life.

HomeFirst operates a fleet of over 50 vehicles ranging from autos, SUVs to box trucks. Logistics/Fleet are responsible for the maintenance and operation for all agency vehicles.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely operate all vehicles including SUVs, Box Trucks and Cargo Vans.
•  Expertise in handling and driving box trucks and ability to complete minor maintenance tasks such as pre-trip inspections, oil checks, tire pressure, air filter, etc.
• Deliver and pick-up goods, meals, supplies for all programs, food recoveries, facilities, company routes and sites as needed.
• Operating equipment and machines, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.
• Ensure vehicle is ready for use prior to operating the vehicle daily (e.g. Record proper temperature in and weigh food, storage compartment; sufficient fuel)
• Assisting with loading and unloading items, food, general equipment, linens, and other shelter items.
• Drive for prolonged amounts of time.
• Must maintain trips logs as required.
• Document vehicle issues, route details, fuel intakes and maintenance in respective logs.
• Help maintain and keep all vehicles clean and operational.
• Provide daily inspections and report any deficiencies to manager immediately.
• Must be aware of city roadways and be able to interpret road maps.
• Logistics responsibilities include fulfilling orders from warehouse and delivery.
• Attend all meetings relevant to the position.
• Ability to adjust schedules and respond to emergency situations and shifts.
• Assist with other duties assigned.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in an ever-changing environment.
• Commitment to customer service, positive and professional attitude, attention to detail and efficient.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions and take direction.

• Ability to work with people of diverse social and economic backgrounds.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• High level of flexibility and ability to prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to present oneself and the agency professionally to internal and external audiences.
• Team player.
• Walk, bend, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Able to regularly lift to 75 lbs repeatedly.

Characteristics

• Valid California Driver License and auto insurance.
• No Major Moving Violations within the past 4 years (e.g. DUI, driving while license suspended/revoked, etc.)
• Acceptable driving record (no excessive tickets, at-fault accidents, etc.)
• Able to pass standard background check and fingerprinting.
• Must have clear drug tests.

• Sensitivity to the needs of homeless individuals and families.
• Respectful of the environment and the people within it.
• High level of professionalism with internal and external audiences.
• Strong sense of accountability.
• Must be over 18.

HomeFirst proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Additionally, HomeFirst participates in the E-Verify program, as required by law.

HomeFirst is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.

HomeFirst takes pride in its safety values, the wellness of our team, and respect for everyone we serve. Due to this commitment, HomeFirst mandates that all employees be vaccinated or render a religious or medical exemption effective September 13, 2021.