Van Driver

Overview

Buffalo City Mission is seeking a Van Driver. This position is part-time, non-exempt working across our Buffalo, NY locations.

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Purpose:

Rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we are more than a workplace. We are a community united by faith, compassion, and a shared commitment to changing lives. At Buffalo City Mission, we believe everyone deserves a second chance. Every day, we witness lives transformed through the power of grace, love, and hope. Our mission is to serve men, women, and families facing barriers to stability.

Offering not just shelter and support, but the opportunity to rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.

We are proud to offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical coverage with a single-high premium paid in full by the employer, a Health Savings Account (HSA), vision coverage, employer-paid life insurance, and supplemental insurance options. Beyond compensation and benefits, we cultivate a workplace where faith inspires action, service is a calling, and every team member plays a role in restoring hope.

• Check and print in Outlook schedule for daily appointments and trips with the vehicle.
• Observe all safety standards in the proper embarkation and disembarking from the van.
• Ensure that the van remains a smoke-free environment.
• Maintain complete and accurate records including driving logs.
• Install child safety seats as needed for children of appropriate size and location.
• Inspect and authorize child safety seats provided by parents and verify that the car seat expiration date is current to code.
• Ensure that all passengers are using safety belts, including infant/child seats as designed.
• Acquire the Vehicle Safety Form from the logistics department, perform a daily walk-around inspection of the vehicle, and turn the form into Manager daily.
• Operate vehicle in accordance with the laws of New York State and the expectations of the Buffalo City Mission as detailed in driver orientation.
• Responsible for maintaining proper gas levels, keeping the tank no lower than half full at all times.
• Assist clients and personnel when driving them to appropriate locations as detailed on the daily task/destination log.
• Responsible for the maintenance of daily inspections, inspection log, and upkeep of the vehicle.
• Maintain equipment in good operating conditions and report any problems.

Note:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience:

• High School degree or GED.
• 2 - 3 years related work experience.

Other

Qualifications:

• Must communicate courteously.
• Must have a valid, clean NYS driver’s license, CDL is preferred but not required
• Must be law-abiding while driving – no speeding, etc.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• In the midst of a mature walk with Jesus Christ.

Job postings are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically stated in this description.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive.