Driver - EMS

Job Summary

Operates a bus or sedan in providing transportation to John Knox Village residents, under the immediate supervision of the Public Safety Supervisor and/or the Dispatcher who acts as communications link for the Director of Public Safety. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

Full-Time

Operates a bus or sedan in providing transportation to John Knox Village residents, under the immediate supervision of the Public Safety Supervisor and/or the Dispatcher who acts as communications link for the Director of Public Safety. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

• Drives bus to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule. Keeps passenger safety a top priority at all times.
• Assists passengers with getting into or out of vehicle and assists with baggage.
• Regulates heating, lighting and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
• Complies with local traffic regulation and safety precautions for passengers.
• Reports delays, accidents and traffic violations.
• Inspect bus and maintain proper levels of gas, oil and water before departure.
• May load or unload baggage or express checked by passengers in baggage compartment.
• Transports and secures passengers luggage, groceries and wheelchair.
• Spends a majority of the day driving a sedan or a bus.
• Keeps vehicle clean inside and out.
• Must have excellent customer service and listening skills.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

Education:

• This position requires the level of education typically acquired by a course of study leading to a high school diploma or GED.

• Must have a valid MO Class E (or higher) driver’s license at time of hire.
• Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug screen and maintain a D.O.T. medical card.

• Prior commercial driving experience preferred.
• Beginner level Microsoft Office software knowledge (Windows, Word, Excel and Outlook) required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, handbooks and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Handles stress well, gets along with others and maintains acceptable standards of conduct.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• The associate may be required to interact with individuals with challenged mental capacities.

• The associate is exposed to varying degrees of temperature extremes, particularly outdoors. Activities occur inside and outside.
• All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

• Heavy Work – The driver’s physical demands include maximum occasional lift of 23 lbs from floor to 50 in; maximum occasional carry of 23 lbs for 50 ft; maximum occasional horizontal push/pull force of 40 lbs for 10 feet; maximum occasional vertical push force of 55 lbs at 24 in; maximum frequent grip of 20 lbs; maximum occasional climb of 12 in;
  
  maximum occasional forward reach of 55 in; maximum occasional overhead reach of 66 in; maximum frequent lateral reach of 48 in; occasional bending, rouching, kneeling, frequent neck rotation; continuous hand coordination; occasional fine motor coordination; continuous food coordination; occasion st standing and walking; continuous sitting.
• The associate is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Balancing:
  Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on…