Part-Time Driver (Collab-Lab)

Collaborative is Championing Young Futures

Part-Time Driver (mobile education RV vehicle)

IN-PERSON : Requires driving at least 4 days per week to locations in the greater Houston area.

NOT AN ENTRY LEVEL DRIVER POSITION.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform driving services for the mobile education unit (Collab-Lab), including service delivery routes, marketing events, and organization sponsored events in the Greater Houston area. Ensure the safety of all program participants and monitor the mobile unit's equipment by performing daily safety checks and limited maintenance, as needed. Provide proactive troubleshooting related to mechanical issues and serve as the liaison contact with internal IT team for resolution.


THE CHALLENGE AND THE OPPORTUNITY :


A child's earliest years shape every milestone that follows: school success, workforce readiness, and economic opportunity. We are creating an ecosystem of the highest quality child care in the communities that need it most, so Houston gains a stronger and better skilled future labor force.


Are YOU ready to help more young children enter kindergarten curious, confident, and ready to learn? THIS is exactly what we do within the community. We bring the learning (mostly STEAM activities) to community neighborhoods with our Collab-Lab! Check out the experience requirements to see if you are qualified.

When you join our Collaborative team, some of the essential work and responsibilities you will handle include:

• Complete daily maintenance and supply checklists, including checking the oil, fuel, gas level, brakes, lights, windshield wipers, steering, and water/tire pressures.
• Ensure that the Collab-Lab is always fueled and ready for use
• Perform inspections of the Collab-Lab before and after each route
• Schedule required inspections and vehicle detailing
• Maintain records of work performed; make timely reports of accidents, incidents, and unusual occurrences.
• Research and plan for traffic, construction and weather delays
• Arrive at destinations on schedule
• Use navigation applications to determine the best routes to destinations
• Interact with families and CC staff professionally at all times
• Coordinate with IT Manager for vehicle repairs as needed and consult with direct manager
• Keep mileage records and repair records up-to-date
• Obey all traffic laws
• Maintain a clean and mechanically sound vehicle at all times, including daily/weekly interior sanitizing
• Ability to perform emergency bus evacuation safely for students/parents/staff, including the ability to climb in and out of the emergency door
• Practice safety techniques in lifting, climbing and performing other job duties

Other Assigned duties:

• Administer basic first aid as trained, when necessary
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and reflector(s)
• Attend safety and/or CC team meetings as required
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Assist Collab-Lab staff, as needed at scheduled venues

We embrace diversity in backgrounds, talents, experiences, interests, and ideas. Attributes that resonate in our most successful employees include: passion for our mission, drive for results, high level of organization and detail orientation, resilience and authenticity. Other traits, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed and desired for this position include:

THE MUST HAVES :

• Minimum High school diploma or GED

• Minimum of at least 3 years as a driver directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Minimum of one (1) year with Commercial Driver License (CDL - Class B) highly preferred
• Must be trained in RV driving techniques, inclusive of safety and operating protocols
• State Bus Driver's Certification course preferred
• Knowledge of basic vehicle inspection and maintenance, including tire pressure, checking oil and water levels
• Possess ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures
• Ability to read and interpret routes and maps
• Possess sound judgement in evaluating safety situations and seek resolution and when to escalate issues
• Current First Aid and CPR certification highly preferred, or willingness to be trained/certified
• High level of self-management, approachability and adaptability to changing circumstances
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Experience with vehicle maintenance recordkeeping beneficial
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
• Clear driving record per Texas Department of Public Safety, including no moving violations within last three (3) years, no DUI/DWI convictions (no time limit), and no more than two (2) accident convictions (no time limit)
• As a holder of a valid CDL license, driver will be required to comply with all provisions of DOT Regulation 49 CFR Parts 40 and 382, including random drug and alcohol testing
• State Bus Driver's Certification course preferred
• Second language fluency helpful
• Prior experience trouble shooting technology and RV functionality helpful
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel)
• Demonstrated experience with email/communications/scheduling software (Outlook).
• Experience utilizing virtual platforms such as ZOOM, TEAMS

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to twist the upper body and neck while driving, including driving in reverse
• Work positions include kneeling and climbing, with extended reach above head (12 inches) and extended reach in front of body (14 inches)
• Physical exertion includes bending, pushing, standing, and walking. Must be able to move or lift approximately 25 pounds (i.e. steps on the Collab-Lab, program supplies) numerous times per shift
• Ability to hear, see and speak with or without reasonable accommodation
• Good vision and hearing acuity (with glasses and hearing aids, if necessary)
• Ability to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing standard red, green and amber
• Ability to pass drug/alcohol pre-employment screening, random, post-accident and/or reasonable suspicion basis, in accordance with law

• Ability to pass DOT physical
• Minimum age: 19 years old
• Must be able to work at least 20-25 hours in a Monday - Friday schedule
• Must have schedule flexibility to work non-standard weekday hours, split shift, including in early evening, as well as occasional weekend hours as Program or Collab events necessitate
• Must have reliable, personal transportation
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and CDL endorsement
• Must have current personal vehicle insurance coverage

THE PERKS

• Work hours: dependent on commitments for Collab-Lab to be at certain locations in Greater Houston.
• Compensation: This is a Non-Exempt, Hourly, Part-Time position. Hourly pay rate, based on experience, is $15 - 20. Paid bi-weekly on Fridays.
• Retirement Plan: 1:1 employer matching contribution up to 6%. Eligible for employer match 90-days after start date.
• Paid time off: pro-rated based on part-time schedule, including holidays
• Our Culture: mission-driven, family-friendly, inclusive, collaborative, fun

When you work at Collaborative you can make a difference every day. All of our staff play critical roles in executing our mission.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY MAKES US STRONGER

Collaborative for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug-free/smoke-free work environment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, or any other protected class as set forth under applicable state, local and federal civil rights laws.