Driver

The Driver provides reliable and courteous transportation to customer with safety as a top priority. May act as a peer counselor and provide a communication link between customers and staff. Operates and maintains assigned vehicle.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Regulates heating, lighting and ventilating systems for passenger.
• Complies with local traffic regulations.
• Inspects and repairs vehicle to maintain gas, oil, water, and tires before departure.
• Assists residents with loading and unloading baggage.
• Transports resident between pickup points and buildings.
• Assists passengers, including handicapped, in and out of the vehicle, operates ramps, lifts and secure devices as needed.
• Prior to departure, reads and interprets maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service for customers, and reads and interprets road signs in English.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records on trip sheets, customer transportation forms, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle condition reports, and other records that are requested from management.
• Coordinates the schedule for major or periodic vehicle maintenance with management and staff to minimize service interruptions.
• Responds immediately to accident or medical emergencies by notifying emergency response providers, and rendering First Aid until emergency personnel arrive.
• Maintains defensive driving.
• Ensures self and occupants have property safety restraints in place while driving.
• May escort or assist passengers from vehicle to destination.
• Schedules group and individual trips in cooperating with activities department, receptionist, services coordinator and others.
• Keeps the assigned vehicle clean inside and outside.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicles as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to drive a multi-passenger vehicle safely and appropriately, including the ability to read and interpret road signs in English.
• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to the rules and regulations of the Federal Transit Administration and United States Department of Transportation.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective professional relationships with customers, co-workers, and upper level staff and employees.
• Ability to prepare concise and accurate records and reports.
• Knowledge of the operations and features of assigned vehicles.
• Ability to recognize vehicle needs & perform minor vehicle repairs.
• Skilled reasoning skills to interpret policies and procedures, maps, and route directions.
• Ability to administer First Aid.

• 2 years of driving experience required with no record of reckless driving, DUI, or other vehicle infractions that would lead to concern of safety.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Class C License preferred.