Description:
Norfolk: Looking for a driver to work from 9AM to 1PM. Must be able to lift up-to 50 lbs repeatedly. (20 Hours a week)
Norfolk: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 8:30AM – 3:30PM (28 hours)
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Operates a variety of vehicle as assigned and picks up elderly and disabled persons and assists them in and out of vehicles
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Delivers meals to wellness centers
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Ensures vans, cars and coolers are properly cleaned, fueled and maintained
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Ensures safety of customers, the general public, and themselves by practicing safe door to door service and defensive driving skills
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Enforces and follows sanitation and health regulations
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Notifies transportation supervisor or dispatches of unusual events, emergencies, customer incidents and accidents in accordance with established agency policy and procedures
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Attends required education and training programs
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Performs clerical/computer tasks as needed, to include entering time worked into timekeeping system and completing annual compliance modules
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Attends mandatory quarterly staff meetings (held on Saturdays)
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Performs additional tasks as required
Requirements:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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General knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing vehicles
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Versed in traffic laws and regulations governing van operation
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Skill and care in the operation of the equipment
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Able to comprehend and follow oral and written directions
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Works well independently on assigned tasks
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Communicates clearly with co-workers, leaders, clients, and the general public
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Capable of making decisions with minimal supervisor by prioritizing and organizing duties
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Basic computer skills, including email, electronic time keeping
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Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on a repetitive and frequent basis and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
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Requires frequent reaching, balancing, and/or pushing to assist persons in and out of agency vehicles
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Ability to safely handle persons of varying weights and heights who are mobile, utilize walkers and canes, or are in wheelchairs
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Requires agility to repetitively climb in and out of agency vehicles on a frequent basis
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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One (1) year experience in the operation of motorized equipment
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Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with a +2 or above point balance
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Able to pass a background check and drug/alcohol screening
