Agency Driver

Brief Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Provides proactive, safe, and reliable transportation for residents and staff to medical appointments, educational programs, and community outings, while strictly adhering to safety standards, established protocols, and agency procedures.

• Primary Duty:
  Provide transportation for medical clinic appointments within the agency.
• Transport residents to local medical appointments outside the agency.
• Provide long-distance medical transportation, including but not limited to New York City and Westchester County.
• If 19-A certified, drivers are responsible for educational transportation, including transporting students to and from school.
• Transport residents and staff to outings and community activities, such as concerts, shows, and community programs.
• Ensure all assigned vehicles are pre-tripped and post-tripped, properly cleaned, fueled, and maintained in safe working conditions prior to and after each trip.
• Complete all required transportation paperwork, including:
• Origin and destination
• Number of residents and staff picked up and dropped off
• Mileage driven
• Any additional required documentation
• Properly log into and out of eFleet for every vehicle use.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the terminal work and break area.
• Keep UKG records up to date, including logging time accurately and completing all required training, certifications, and classes assigned through UKG.

• Respects everyone’s basic human rights/dignity and confidentiality.
• Manages agency property with care and respect.
• Participation in staff meetings as required.
• Is respectful when dealing with families, visitors, residents, and co-workers.
• Maintains professional conduct, appearance, and work performance.
• Complies with the Agency policies, NY state, Federal and local roadway regulations.
• Ensures all passengers are securely seated in a vehicle prior to departure.
• Adheres to policies related to drivers’ safety, medical emergencies, and speed compliance.
• Reports for work as scheduled, in a timely and reliable manner.
• Participates in professional development opportunities.
• Cooperates with internal investigations and quality assurance follow-up.
• Communicate driver needs and concerns for operational needs to supervisors.
• Follows directives from agency leadership and supervisors.

• A transportation driver responsible for transporting residents to and from medical appointments, community outings, and long-distance medical appointments. Must possess a valid Class D driver’s license with fewer than six (6) points and be at least 25 years of age.
• 19A-qualified driver must also hold a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with both Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements, maintain a current medical certificate, and be subject to and compliant with random drug and alcohol testing.
• No criminal convictions or pending convictions.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Working knowledge of computers and smartphones, passwords, emails, timekeeping UKG and e-fleet.
• The ability to utilize smartphone and Google maps for driving instructions.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule to include all shifts.
• Must be able to work holidays, during inclement weather, and states of emergency.

• Long-Distance Driving:
  Ability to safely operate agency vehicles for long-distance trips in varied and changing weather conditions.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Must have the physical strength and mobility to push heavy wheelchairs, kneel, apply vehicle handbrakes, and properly secure resident wheelchairs using tie-downs and restraint systems.
• Ramp & Equipment Operation:
  Ability to safely operate hydraulic ramps and assist passengers onto and off the vehicle, including pushing wheelchairs up ramps.
• Inclement Weather Expectations:
  Must be able to report to work and drive in inclement weather conditions, including times when other facilities may be closed.
• Environmental Exposure:
  May be exposed to human elements, including bodily fluids and excretions, as part of assisting residents.
• Protective Equipment:
  Donning N95 mask, protective gloves, and other equipment needed for you and others safety.