Adult Center Van Driver

Transportation Services Purpose

The purpose of Transportation Services is to increase or maintain the self-sufficiency of eligible individuals by providing access to human and community services through a coordinated transportation system. Transportation for elderly persons, especially those living in remote rural areas, provide a link to their communities to access needed services and for socialization. Transportation services make it possible to access the senior center, medical services, social services, shopping and recreation.

Additionally, vehicles are used for the delivery of home meals.

Priority is given to transporting individuals to and from the senior center and the delivery of home delivered meals. Driver is responsible to check the board for cancellations and count the meals going into the van.

Participants that are new to the service are to be informed of the service, procedures for obtaining and scheduling a ride and be informed about the service contributions. Annually, this information should be made available to all participants. All service records must be kept confidential and kept on file for five (5) years.

• Vehicle Trip Logs on each vehicle including at least: date of trip, driver name or r, number of passengers per trip and mileage.
• Vehicle maintenance and repair reports.
• Daily pre-trip inspection log.
• Reports of accidents or incidents related to driver or vehicle safety.
• Documentation of adequate insurance coverage.

• Current driver’s (operator’s) license.
• Annual Arizona Department of Transportation check of driver’s record.
• Pre-service and in-service physical exams.

• Participant Registration Card with emergency information updated every six months or sooner if needed.
• Participant signature for receipt of each ride. If participant cannot sign, use an “X” and the driver/escort must sign and initial the signature.

Individuals providing transportation must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid Arizona operator’s license or an ADOT approved alternate certification.

Drivers must be licensed based on the type of vehicle operated.

Drivers must obtain a pre-service physical exam and have an in-service physical exam every two years thereafter.

The provider agency must check the driving record of each individual providing transportation with Arizona DOT, to assure no revocation or suspension of licenses during the past year.

Individual providing transportation must obtain a Level One Fingerprint Card.

Individuals providing transportation services shall carry a provider agency Identification card.

Drivers must receive appropriate training in the use and operation of the vehicle and all vehicular equipment including, but not limited to, wheelchair and ramps. Additionally, drivers are to have training in:

• First Aid and CPR
• Fire Safety
• Risk Management
• Working with the Elderly and Disabled
• Use & abuse of drugs and alcohol in/or affecting the workplace.
• PASS Certified Program - Passenger and Service and Safety Driver Program every 3 years. Pinal-Gila requirement.

Assistance is to be provided to participants in boarding and disembarking the vehicle, assuring adequate time is allowed to complete each task safely.