Hopewell Driver

Job Description

• Drives Hopewell Center vehicle along assigned routes, transporting clients to and from designated locations.
• Checks vehicle for any irregularities and ensures oil, gas, antifreeze and other fluids are maintained at appropriate level; prepares work orders for maintenance, as needed.
• Maintains communication with supervisor, receiving instructions and changes in designated routes.
• Maintains frequent communication with client/family, receiving and forwarding information about client needs, conveying information about changes in pick-up and drop off times.
• Assists boarding and de-boarding of clients, safely secures passengers in seats.
• Maintains orderly conduct on vehicle, ensuring the overall safety of passengers.
• Completes daily attendance/trip sheets, ensuring all clients are in attendance or accounted for.
• Maintains constant awareness of traffic and road conditions and any irregularities in bus performance.
• Maintains appearance of vehicle, cleaning inside and outside of vehicle as needed.
• Responds to calls for clients and their families regarding pick-up and drop-off schedules.
• Performs related duties as assigned, assuring the best interest of both the agency and the clients' welfare.

• High school diploma or equivalence preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and demonstrate a safe driving record.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR, with continuing completion of certification requirements.
• Ability to accurately maintain attendance/trip log and ensure that all clients are present or accounted for.
• Ability to follow all personnel policies and rules of the organization and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to physically perform all essential duties of the position, including assisting clients to board and de-board vehicle.
• Ability to maintain orderly conduct and safe environment of vehicle passengers.
• Ability to operate assigned vehicle safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of traffic and safety laws and regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, clients and their families, with ability to provide necessary assistance and information.
• Previous knowledge and/or experience with developmentally disabled individuals preferred.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete all necessary in-service training.
• Ability to utilize basic technology platforms, follow verbal or written instructions and ability to work independently.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.