Transportation Driver

Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA)

POSITION TITLE: Transportation Driver
REPORTS TO: Director of Operations
HOURS: Full Time
WORKSITE: Omaha, Nebraska

COMPENSATION:

• Pay rate starting at $22.50 per hour, commensurate with experience

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Unlimited paid time off (including employee birthday); 9 paid holidays with year‑end holiday break
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance; 403(b) retirement plan with an automatic 5% contribution; and FMLA
• Employee Wellness Program (including enriching snacks, support groups, and engaging activities)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) includes life event referral program, 5 free counseling sessions, financial and legal resources, and employee discount/savings program
• Yearly stipends for employee development opportunities
• Relocation assistance; travel and expense reimbursement

ORGANIZATIONAL

DESCRIPTION:

In 2022, Immigrant Legal Center and Refugee Empowerment Center merged, and the combined nonprofit organization is now CIRA, the Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement. Our team of experts provides/html exceptional, compassionate legal representation, refugee services, and social work services.
We take on the most complex immigration cases, resettle refugees from around the world, and ensure all clients have access to much‑needed resources. Operating offices from Council Bluffs to Scottsbluff, our team of more than 100 full‑time employees helps communities welcome immigrants and refugees as they build their lives here. محافظت او مشتریان همانند ... We assist with all forms of family and humanitarian‑based immigration, and we never turn any family away due to inability to pay.

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Transportation Driver provides safe and reliable transportation services that directly support our mission to help immigrants and refugees move from uncertainty to stability. This position ensures clients can access essential services by providing timely transportation to medical appointments, CIRA offices, work locations, the airport, and other important destinations throughout Nebraska and Southwest Iowa.
The driver plays a vital role in our clients' daily lives, often serving as a welcoming first point of contact with CIRA services. In addition to transportation, this position assists with vehicle maintenance, occasional donation pickup and delivery, and other operational support as needed. We are seeking a dependable, courteous driver who takes pride in safe driving and wants to contribute meaningfully to helping our clients build the life they want to lead.

CORE FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Provide safe and reliable transportation for clients to appointments, CIRA offices, work, and other essential destinations
• Communicate clearly with clients regarding esto pickup times and schedules
• Coordinate with case managers when transportation issues or delays arise
• Ensure all passengers follow safety requirements including seatbelt use and proper child seat installation
• Maintain professional, courteous service while assisting clients with transportation needs
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report maintenance issues to the Director of Operations
• Keep vehicles clean, organized, and presentable at all times
• Follow all traffic laws and safety protocols while operating company vehicles
• Assist with occasional staff transportation needs and donation pickup / drop off using company vehicles
• Use GPS and mapping systems to navigate efficiently to destinations
• Report accidents, delays, or safety concerns immediately to supervisors
• Submit expense reports as required
• Assist with other operational tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license and carry it at all times while on duty
• Must have and maintain an acceptable drivingueves record with the DMV
• High school diploma or GED required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English required; bilingual abilities preferred
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