CLASS PURPOSE
Provides passenger transportation services to and from:
- Community facilities and resources for purposes of acquiring/receiving services;
- Shopping; banking; barber/beauty shops; etc.
- Participation in activities or attend events in order to reduce isolation and promote successful independent living;
- Congregate meal sites for nutritious meals and social interaction.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
This position works under the direction of the Agency’s Executive Director.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Demonstrates excellent customer service skills, including maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality, and notifying riders of changes.*_
- Organizes and implements ride schedule, accurately taking into account the time of the pick-up and appointment, geographic locations, and travel time._*
- Operate vehicles in a safe manner and in accordance with all driving rules and regulations.
- Perform a pre and post trip inspection of the vehicle utilizing a written checklist.
- Perform regularly scheduled preventative maintenance utilizing a written checklist
- Keep vehicle clean.
- Ensures all safety equipment is in place and adequate. (First aid kit, blood spill kit, flashlight, reflectors, fire extinguisher, blankets, etc.)
- Complete a daily vehicle trip report.
- Assist participants in and out of the vehicle and assist with their parcels.
- Responsible for accepting donations/fees.
- Report any accident or injury of vehicle or passenger immediately after it happens.
- Be alert to well-being of participant and report any changes in participant.
- Be friendly, helpful and congenial to participants.
- Attend all mandatory training.
- Performs other duties as required.
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Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where limited standardization exists.*
- Ability to plan and organize efficient route schedules and trips.**
- Ability to work well with people.**
- Ability to safely operate wheel chair lifts.**
- Ability to safely drive and navigate vans as well as buses that may have a seating capacity up to 15.**
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*
- Incumbent must be at least 25 years old.
- Have a valid and properly classified driver’s license;
- Have had a valid driver’s license for three years prior to the application;
- Have a demonstrated ability to exercise reasonable care in the safe operation of a motor vehicle; and
- Have not been convicted of reckless driving within three years.
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Special Requirements
- Must have CPR and First Aid Training within six months of employment with annual re-certification;
- Pass a background check.
- DOT Medical Card
This Agency is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer'
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Benefit Conditions:
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
- People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
- Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
Hours per week:
This Job Is:
- Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
- A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Work Remotely
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
- Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $12.50 - $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
