CDL Driver - Brookdale Village Older Adult Center

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Regular Full-Time Staff 131 Beach 19th Street, Far Rockaway, NY, US

4 days ago Requisition

As a CDL Driver, you’ll play an essential role in supporting JASA’s mission by providing safe, reliable, and compassionate transportation services for older adults. You’ll operate agency vehicles, including 12-passenger and 18-passenger buses, to transport program participants to and from scheduled trips, activities, and services while ensuring their safety, comfort, and overall experience.

The CDL Driver is responsible for safely operating passenger buses, maintaining a clean and safe vehicle, completing required vehicle inspections, maintaining accurate transportation records, and supporting daily program operations. This position requires a valid New York State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and the ability to safely transport older adults while providing excellent customer service.

Shift

Schedule:


Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

JASA is one of NYC’s largest and most trusted nonprofit organizations serving older adults. Our programs help older adults remain active, independent, and connected within their communities. As a CDL Driver
, you’ll make a meaningful impact every day by ensuring participants have safe and dependable transportation to access programs, services, and social activities.

• Provide safe and dependable transportation that helps older adults maintain independence and remain connected to their community.
• Support access to programs and services that promote health, wellness, and social engagement.
• Build meaningful relationships with program participants through respectful and compassionate service.

• Operate agency 12-passenger and 18-passenger buses while prioritizing participant safety.
• Apply professional CDL driving skills to ensure safe transportation.
• Maintain vehicles and follow all transportation safety requirements and regulations.

• Transport participants to scheduled trips, activities, and community-based programs.
• Support program operations through transportation assistance and center activities.
• Respond to participant needs with patience, professionalism, and care.

• Collaborate with program staff, participants, and agency leadership.
• Join an organization committed to dignity, respect, teamwork, and service to older adults.

As a CDL Driver, you’ll be responsible for safely operating agency passenger buses, maintaining vehicle safety standards, assisting program participants, and supporting daily program activities.

• Safely operate assigned agency vehicles, including 12-passenger and 18-passenger buses, to transport program participants to and from scheduled trips.
• Utilize a valid New York State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to operate agency passenger vehicles in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and well-being of all passengers during transportation.
• Assist participants as needed when boarding and exiting vehicles.
• Communicate with participants regarding scheduled trips, transportation needs, and follow-up information.
• Maintain a professional, courteous, and respectful approach when interacting with older adults.

• Maintain assigned buses in a safe, clean, and operational condition at all times.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections, including checking:
  • Fluid levels
  • Tires
  • Safety equipment
  • Emergency supplies
• Ensure vehicles are equipped with required emergency equipment, including spare tire, jack, and other necessary supplies.
• Arrange for fuel and oil purchases according to agency procedures.
• Change tires and perform minor vehicle maintenance tasks when necessary.
• Complete and maintain accurate trip tickets, mileage records, and other required transportation documentation.

• Follow all traffic laws, CDL requirements, transportation regulations, and agency safety procedures.
• Maintain a safe driving record…