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COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Union Rescue Mission (URM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. We are dedicated to serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and providing comprehensive emergency and long-term services to help them escape the dangerous streets of Skid Row. Established in 1891, URM is now one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States and the oldest in Los Angeles. Join us at Union Rescue Mission as we bring hope and share the compassion of Christ to those devastated by homelessness.

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for transporting employees, residents and donation pick-ups.

CORE WORK PRINCIPLE: Colossians 3:23 is the foundation of URM’s standard for employment, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people”. The goal for each employee is to enrich and sustain a humble heart attitude; to enrich and sustain a mindset of serving others, treating them with kindness and truth; and to enrich and sustain a zealous desire for achieving work objectives without any ulterior motives or agendas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide shuttle services
• Maintain records by completing driver logs
• Maintain safe vehicle operation
• Pick up in kind donations from various donors/locations and load in vehicle
• Assist as needed in loading dock and warehouse
• Carry other tasks and projects as assigned by the Supply Chain and Logistics Manager and Transportation/Warehouse Supervisor.
• Encourage guests of faith and growth in Jesus Christ.
• Commitment to URM mission, vision, and core values.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to lift 75 lbs

WORK ENVIRONMENT: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• This position does drive out on the roadways in all weather conditions – sun, wind, rain etc. It will also deal with traffic hazards and various road conditions

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND LICENSURES:

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to be added to the company auto insurance policy.
• Must have 1 year driving experience
• Must have a valid CDL "Class B" with passenger endorsement

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
• Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with others
• Must have a clean driving record and be insurable under the company’s auto insurance policy
• You will be required to submit to a random drug test required by California Department of Transportation
• Must have ability to organize work load for effective implementation

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URM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was established in 1891. Today, we are one of the largest rescue missions of our kind in the United States, and the oldest in Los Angeles. For over 130 years, people with feelings of distress and despair have been coming to Union Rescue Mission seeking help. URM is committed to life-transforming ministry through the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as demonstrated in these core values.

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URM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was established in 1891. Today, we are one of the largest rescue missions of our kind in the United States, and the oldest in Los Angeles. For over 130 years, people with feelings of distress and despair have been coming to Union Rescue Mission seeking help. URM is committed to life-transforming ministry through the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as demonstrated in these core values.

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