Part Time Senior Transportation Driver

WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL?

VOAC recognizes the unique needs of the older adult who needs a wheelchair ramp to stay at home safely, and the preschooler whose family needs additional resources. VOAC supports veteran’s efforts to exit homelessness as well as provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence. Wherever VOAC goes, it combines relationship-building, volunteers and quality services to lift and support our neighbor’s efforts to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential.

• The Senior Transportation Driver provides assisted transportation trips to senior residents in Clear Creek County for medical, grocery, shopping and local priority trips. The Senior Transportation driver delivers meals to Meals on Wheels clients. The Transportation driver packs, loads, and organizes agency vehicles to ensure efficient delivery of the route. The Senior Transportation Driver cultivates and maintains communication and teamwork with clients, volunteers, coworkers and community partners.
• Adheres to a published schedule for transportation services within Volunteers of America programs.
• Picks up seniors at their homes, transports them to program activities, and returns them home safely.
• Maintains routine vehicle safety and maintenance procedures to sustain vehicles in optimal physical and operating condition.
• Maintains the cleanliness of company vehicles and delivery equipment.
• Reports safety or mechanical issues to the supervisor through completion of daily vehicle checks and weekly agency vehicle checklists.
• Reports to Program Manager any concerns with clients served through assisted transportation.

VOAC recognizes the unique needs of the older adult who needs a wheelchair ramp to stay at home safely, and the preschooler whose family needs additional resources. VOAC supports veteran’s efforts to exit homelessness as well as provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence. Wherever VOAC goes, it combines relationship-building, volunteers and quality services to lift and support our neighbor’s efforts to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential.

• Adheres to a published schedule for transportation services within Volunteers of America programs.
• Picks up seniors at their homes, transports them to program activities, and returns them home safely.
• Maintains routine vehicle safety and maintenance procedures to sustain vehicles in optimal physical and operating condition.
• Maintains the cleanliness of company vehicles and delivery equipment.
• Reports safety or mechanical issues to the supervisor through completion of daily vehicle checks and weekly agency vehicle checklists.
• Reports to Program Manager any concerns with clients served through assisted transportation.

Safely drives company vehicles while following all posted speed limits and traffic laws.

• Maintains records of transportation services provided in accordance with Volunteers of America policies and procedures.
• Delivers food to Meals on Wheels clients.
• Assists with congregate dining service as needed.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position

• Driving in a company vehicle to a variety of location occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision. Distance vision and the ability to quickly adjust focus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Job responsibilities and duties may have to be performed in adverse weather conditions.
• The noise level can vary from low to high depending on driving activities.

• Part-Time during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Flexibility required based on transportation client needs.

1402 Miner St. Idaho Springs, Colorado

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