Driver, Benhaven Transportation Department

Benhaven Transportation Department is Seeking a Driver. This is a Fulltime, non-exempt unionized position. This position is Monday-Friday 9a-5p. The ideal candidate must have their V-Endorsement, or the ability to obtain it. This is a unique position in working with our residential and school programs and our students. Looking for someone who is flexible and a team player.

The following duties are assigned to this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Drive students to and from school daily.
• Provide transportation for schools for community lessons as needed throughout the day in the Wallingford area.
• Keep assigned vehicle clean and tidy.
• Complete pre-trip inspection of assigned vehicle.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Make sure all endorsements and licensures are up to date per agency policies & requirements.
• Attend all required trainings per agency and state policies & requirements.
• Follow all agency Policies & Procedures.

• Ability to obtain an ‘V’ Endorsement
• Flexibility
• Clean Driver’s record
• Able to pass a DOT physical
• Able to pass a variety of background checks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel object; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information.

Benhaven, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Benhaven will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.