Transporter, Operations, & Maintenance

Transporter – Transportation & Maintenance Support

Wolverine Human Services | Vassar, MI

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Flexible availability, including weekends and emergency transportation needs

Job Overview

Wolverine Human Services is seeking a dependable, flexible, and hardworking individual to join our team as a Transporter, supporting both youth transportation and general facility operations at our Vassar campus.

This is a dual-purpose position combining transportation and general maintenance responsibilities. The Transporter is responsible for safely transporting youth and families to scheduled appointments, court appearances, medical visits, and other approved destinations, while also remaining available to respond to urgent or emergency transportation needs.

When transportation services are not needed, the employee will assist our Operations and Maintenance Department with general maintenance, facility upkeep, equipment movement, and other operational tasks.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys variety in their workday, is comfortable with changing priorities, and can transition between driving and hands-on maintenance responsibilities as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Transportation Services

• Provide safe and reliable transportation for youth and families to scheduled appointments, court hearings, medical visits, and other approved destinations.

• Respond to urgent and emergency transportation requests as needed.

• Maintain flexibility to accommodate transportation needs that may arise unexpectedly or outside regularly scheduled assignments.

• Follow all traffic laws, agency transportation policies, and client safety procedures.

• Maintain accurate transportation records, including mileage and destinations.

• Report transportation incidents, delays, and vehicle concerns to supervisors.

General Maintenance & Operations Support

• Assist the Operations and Maintenance Department with daily facility upkeep and general maintenance tasks when not performing transportation duties.

• Perform basic maintenance and minor repairs within the employee's training and abilities.

• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, supplies, and materials throughout agency facilities.

• Support groundskeeping, seasonal maintenance, and general property upkeep.

• Help maintain clean, safe, and organized facilities and workspaces.

• Complete additional operational assignments as directed by supervisors.

Vehicle Care & Maintenance

• Assist with keeping agency vehicles clean, fueled, and ready for use.

• Perform routine vehicle safety checks and report mechanical concerns.

• Assist with coordinating vehicle maintenance and servicing as needed.