The Transport Driver plays a key role in our work of transporting clients to needed care within and outside our contracted area. They are often the only in-person representative of the company, providing excellent customer service to facility staff, clients and family members in a mental health setting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Long- and short-distance driving, coordinating routes and schedules with dispatchers.
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Retrieve and secure clients and personal belongings for trip to destination facility.
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Maintain detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and company policies, submitting monthly to Field Supervisor.
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Ensure mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected promptly, reporting defects, accidents, and violations immediately.
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Perform daily maintenance of vehicle (refueling, cleaning, snacks/water, etc.)
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Interact with facility staff, clients, and family members in a professional manner.
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Address problems and create solutions, collaborating with Dispatcher and elevating problems to Field Supervisor when necessary.
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Enter data into Samsara system, maintain logs of calls, incidents, miles driven and more, submitting reports monthly to Field Supervisor.
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Work collaboratively with Director of Operations and Field Supervisors to update and maintain a list of facility contacts.
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Drive excellence by creating efficiencies that will reduce the arrival time for transports (under the 2-hour maximum). Report all overages to Field Supervisor.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
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26 years or older.
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Excellent driving record.
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Valid driver's license.
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Proficient in English (oral and written); active listener.
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Tech-savvy, good typing skills, and experience with data entry.
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Ability to work nights, weekends with flexible hours as needed.
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Operate in highly stressful situations from both internal and external sources, adapting and making decisions as needed.
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Ability to multi-task, interpreting on-going problems and suggesting possible solutions.
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Prior law enforcement, military, dispatch, logistics or mental health experience helpful, but not required.
