Driver, , Transportation

About the Job

Position Type: Full Time Union employee - 30 hours a week during school year.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Transport Older Adults roundtrip to the Center, on trips, and to medical appointments.
• Transports Children from Local Schools to the Y's after school program.
• Ensures that vehicles are in working order.
• Monitors maintenance schedule and maintains communication with service station.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Pick up and deliver clients to designated destinations.
• Keep vehicle clean as directed.
• Maintain vehicle in good operating condition, including gas, oil and tires.
• Pick up and return vehicle to appropriate parking space.
• Inspect vehicle daily and report any operational or structural defects immediately.
• Interface with mechanic when problems arise
• Keep daily, passenger logs, gasoline and mileage records.
• Complete other paper work as directed.
• Collect contributions confidentially and report total income.
• Comply with agency protocol in emergency situations.
• Other related assignments at the discretion of the Senior Center Director.

SKILLS:

• Ability to read and speak English.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle Maintenance
• Ability to maintain good driving record

GENERAL COMPETENCIES FOR ALL STAFF:

• Customer service.
• Empathy and compassion.
• Organization.
• Team oriented.
• Strong work ethic.
• Flexible.
• Stress tolerance.
• Problem solving.

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION:

• A valid New York State Class B Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement and School Bus Endorsements.
• Commercial driving experience.
• Clean Driving Record or Explanation with Point Reduction.
• Cautious and Safe Driver.

SALARY & COMPENSATION:

Riverdale Y offers employees medical & dental insurance, flexible spending, commuter benefits and pension plan as well as an optional 403(b) retirement benefit. Riverdale Y also offers employees a complimentary family membership, discounted childcare and after school programming, in addition to discounts in areas of sports, performing arts, dance, aquatics and summer camp.

Compensation: $41,574 annually.

Please submit resume, cover letter and drivers abstract to: careers

Riverdale Y provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.