Transport Driver
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Req # 1331 - Transport Driver- Part Time

Who We Are

Mercy Ships is a global faith-based charity that uses hospital ships to bring life-changing surgeries and transformational medical training to people in some of the most challenging contexts along the African coast. For over 40 years, Mercy Ships has been delivering lasting hope and healing through safe surgical care, while working alongside partners and stakeholders to strengthen local healthcare systems in more than 55 countries. Since the inception of this dream by founders Don and Deyon Stephens in 1978, Mercy Ships has served more than 2.7 million direct beneficiaries without regard for race, gender, or religion.

The Opportunity

Our Education and Training program is focused on urgently expanding the core and support services workforce needed to provide safe surgical care. Mercy Ships’ division of Education, Training, and Advocacy will shift its strategy toward integration with and development of post-graduate training, with the goal of increasing the number of fully trained providers. Although advocacy and host country relationships form a crucial part of advancing the work we do, they no longer constitute a third pillar. Instead, our direct Advocacy activities will be limited to Supporting the roll-out of the Dakar Declaration and its adoption by African states, Implementation of the recommendations of the Dakar Declaration will be driven by signatory countries. Mercy Ships takes an accompaniment approach to this, putting decisions of what is delivered in the hands of our host countries.                                                                                                                        

 $25/hour. Compensation is based upon the Candidate’s skills, experience & qualifications. Pay may vary due to the Candidate’s location.

Job Summary

Provide safe and courteous transportation services.

How You’ll Contribute

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Provide courteous customer service in airport pick-ups, demonstrating the core value of loving and serving others. 
  • Drive safely within all traffic laws and rules to and from locations.
  • Work with the Facilities Coordinator to coordinate and confirm all transport needed to support the travelers coming in and out of Dallas Airports and Tyler Pounds Airport for a variety of needs on campus (Onboarding, Board Meetings, Interviews, Visits of Mercy Ships Staff and Crew, Conferences, etc.)
  • Maintain a time log for each trip and a list of travelers with each trip.
  • Coordinate the use of Mercy Ships vehicles via the facilities team and negotiate alternate methods as required. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • 25 years of age and current Texas driver's license without restrictions. 
  • Designation as an approved driver via Mercy Ships criteria.
  • Clean 3-year Driver's History Record (Type 2). 
  • Subject to annual driver's record check. 
  • Skilled in maneuvering multi-passenger vehicles, including operating 15-seat passenger vehicles.
  • Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision and committed to its core values.
  • Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity and demonstrate accountability

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate:

  • Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision and committed to its core values.
  • Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity, and demonstrate accountability.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage complex projects from creation to completion, plan and prioritize multiple deliverables, and coordinate to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to adapt skills in challenging work settings.
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Must possess cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • Possess a strong customer service mindset including attitude and approach.
  • Must be fluent in English.
  • Full, clean driving license strongly preferred. 

Education And Experience

The requirements listed below are representative of the education and / or experience required.

  • Successful completion of Mercy Ships Entry Training will be required within the first year. 

Benefits

  • The opportunity to use your professional skills to make a global impact.
  • The opportunity to live out your faith at work.
  • Staff devotionals, prayer time, and Chaplaincy support.
  • On campus dining with gourmet meals, including a specialty coffee shop &community event.
  • On campus recreation, including indoor basketball and racquetball courts, weight room, walking and biking trails, a disk golf course, and an outdoor pool.

Pour your God-given talents into a mission with eternal return on investment -- join the Mercy Ships Crew, today!

To Apply for Consideration Please Visit Mercy Ships Careers Website at  https://careers.mercyships.org/Applicant/CurrentOpportunities.aspx?PosId=1079 

This is a paid position. To explore our many Mercy Ships volunteer opportunities, please visit us at: https://www.mercyships.org/get-involved/volunteer/

**Compensation range listed is for U.S. hires only. Actual compensation may vary dependent upon location of hire.