Transportation Driver

To transport clients and staff to appointed destinations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Transfer clients to work, doctor appointments, hospital and activities in a timely manner.
• Assist Direct Care staff with loading and unloading clients.
• Maintain upkeep for vehicles: Oil Changes, Fluid Levels, Brakes – check on regular basis, Tires – check on regular basis
• Pick up and deliver clients adaptive equipment. (i.e. wheelchairs from repair shop)
• Clean and sanitize vehicles on a regular basis.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Must have and maintain current driver’s license.

Good driving habits and driving record required. MVR Check will be performed before hire and annually based on hire date.

Knowledge of the Metro East area.

Certified in CPR and Red Cross First Aid or must obtain certification.

Physical Demands

Experience working with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred.

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, crawl, and reach.

Will occasionally use mechanical lift, climb stairs and ramps.

The employee will frequently and occasionally lift and/or move up to or over 75 pounds. From time to time, employee may be required to work long hours and mandatory overtime.

The employee will frequently be required to use both hands, push/pull, use sharp objects, talk, and often work in different temperature settings. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. On occasion, noise level may be very loud. On occasion the work environment may be cold and hot.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the ability to hear when communicating with employees and using a phone line.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401k
• Overtime
• Casual dress code
• Vacation
• Floating holidays
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Professional Development Assistance