Van Driver - Per Diem

SALARY: $19.00 per hour

SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, per-diem, flexible schedule. Not to exceed 19.5 hours per week.

Bargaining Unit: N/A To view the respective collective bargaining agreement

Director of Council on Aging

N/A

• To assist with the overall transportation coordination needs of the Council on Aging participants. Provides safe transportation, per-diem, for Brockton senior citizens and handicapped residents via a van, the driver maintains accurate passenger records and performs daily safety checks.
• Must maintain a clean driving record, organizational and interpersonal skills and concern for safety of passengers and equipment.
• Keeps the van clean and in gas at all times Maintains record of vehicle mileage and service schedules Notifies Director of any needed repairs to the van.
• Must be able to lift heavy packages, assist passengers on and off vehicle and push wheelchairs as needed Lock and secure vehicle at the end of shift Performs other activities and duties as assigned by the Director.

• High school diploma or equivalent CPR and First Aid certified Possession of a valid Massachusetts driver's license Possession of a clean driving record with no moving violations in the past five years Participate in pre-employment drug screening Mandatory FTA and MassDOT training will be scheduled along with drug and alcohol, wheelchair and other training as required

• Ability to read and write English Patience with an interest in senior citizens Basic familiarity with personal computers and spreadsheet software Patience with an interest in senior citizens Excellent employee and public relation skills Good judgment Motor operating skills Ability to maintain effective staff and customer relations through courtesy, tact and sensitivity to the elderly and handicapped customers.