Van Driver

Position: Van Driver P/T

This position pays: $19.85/Hour

Hourly Pay Range: $19.85- $28.15

Benefits

• Tuition and gym reimbursement
• Emergency assistance funds
• Paid time off
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan contributions
• And more depending on position!

Summary

Drive minibus or van to transport individuals receiving services, trainees, or company personnel by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct pre and post-trip inspections on agency owned/leased vehicles in strict accordance with agency policy; document inspections, mileage, and other reporting; submit completed documentation to Transportation Coordinator and communicate maintenance or safety concerns immediately.
• Drive vehicle from loading area to community locations or other destinations according to assigned schedule.
• Assist passengers into and out of vehicle; secure wheelchairs to restraining devices; ensure proper use of seat belts and safety equipment.
• Operate radio or similar device to communicate with base station or other vehicles for service disruptions.
• Clean and service vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories; keep records of trips and passenger behavior via Program Incident Report.
• Perform delivery of interoffice mail to various agency locations as assigned.
• Clean off vehicles following inclement weather; assist with vehicle preparation for inclement weather.
• Perform other duties as required or directed.

Requirements

Perform other duties as required or directed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

High school diploma or GED; and three to twelve months related experience and/or training.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; complete basic forms such as Incident Reports; communicate effectively with passengers and other customers.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and follow set schedules.

Reasoning Ability

Apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions and follow set schedules; handle standardized situations with minimal variation.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Connecticut Driver’s License in good standing; ability to secure a CT Public Service License (PSL) within 90 days of hire.

Other

Skills And Abilities

Obtain approved certification in physical/psychological management training (PMT), CPR, and First Aid.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; occasionally stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; frequently lift/move up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs. Must assist with mobility needs of individuals receiving services, including pushing, pulling, or supporting individuals. Vision: close, distance, depth perception, and focus adjustment required.

Work Environment

Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions; occasional wet/humid, cold, or heat exposure; moderate noise level.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Non-profit Organizations

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