Driver, , Transportation

Description

Position Title: Driver

Reports To: Social Services Director

Employment Status: Full-Time

Position Status: Essential

Department: Social Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Driver will be responsible for transporting clients to apartment viewings and appointments with various agencies

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Transport clients to permanent housing, apartment viewings, and other appointments

• Assists families with moving in and out of facilities

• Assist with loading and unloading the van with the Maintenance Department for each facility

• Operates facility vans on all type of road ways

• Must communicate with Program Director on whereabouts on a daily basis

• Must answer phone calls when called (unless driving)

• Visually inspect the interior and exterior of the vehicle on a daily basis

• Must make sure that it is clean at all time

• Must ensure van is in excellent working condition (i.e. making sure the vehicle has enough gas, keeping up with oil changes, making sure brakes are working properly)

• Must ensure that the vehicle is taken to proper inspections and that registration is up to date

• Must ensure that the E-ZPass is adhered properly and is reading correctly when going through tolls

• Will be held accountable for operator's Motor Vehicle Traffic Violations

• In the event of an emergency, essential employees are required to report to work as scheduled

• Duties and responsibilities subject to change based upon assessment of company needs

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required

• Must have a valid Driver's License which passes a license record check

• One year of experience in Transportation Services preferred

• Must be able to interact effectively with facility staff, client population and administration (verbally and in writing)

• Must be capable of heavy lifting at least 50 lbs.

• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment

• Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus