Driver, Transportation & Logistics, Transportation

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Part Time Driver Portland, OR, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $21.14 To $26.43 Annually

Driver - Bethany Link

Job Description:

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable individual to join our team as a part-time Driver for the Bethany Link. In this role you will provide safe, friendly, and dependable transportation for riders traveling throughout the Bethany and Hillsboro areas. You’ll make a meaningful impact by helping community members access Tri Met connections and meet their daily mobility needs.

The driver is the heart and soul of the transportation program. The service provided by the driver helps older adults and people with disabilities live independent, quality lives by providing them access to necessary community services. The driver provides transportation services using agency owned vehicles. The driver reports to, assists and works cooperatively with the Program Manager in providing safe and efficient transportation to customers without other alternatives.

What We Do, and Why It Matters:

Ride Connection is a private, nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon, committed to meeting community transportationneedsone person at a time. Our mission is to move lives by providing safe, personalized transportation for people who need it, helping individuals access healthcare, essential services, and opportunities to thrive. By givingpeoplethe means to get around, we promote independence, inclusion, and improved quality of life throughout the communities we serve.

Details:

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 5:15 AM to 10:45 AM.
Vehicle: 14 passenger bus.
Service Area:
Hillsboro/Bethany community shuttle route, reporting to 1675 SW Marlow Portland, OR.

• Prioritizes the safety of customers, themselves and the general public by providing safe door-to-door service to the customer and always driving defensively
• Transports customers according to the schedule and/or instructions given by the Program Manager or the Service Center if the Program Manager is unavailable
• Maintains communication with the Program Manager and or Service Center at all times
• Notifies the Program Manager or the Service Center (as appropriate) of any variations to the schedule
• Assists customers between the vehicle and the door of the origin/destination location utilizing appropriate assistance techniques
• Assists customers with mobility devices, bags, packages, and other items
• Advises the Program Manager of any issues or problems, especially situational reports regarding delayed customer pick-ups or drop offs, or customer cancels, concerns
• Informs Program Manager of changes in customer mobility detail and customer address detail whenever necessary
• Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Maintains accurate ride information records (customer information, mileage, hours, etc.)
• Attends required training and retraining sessions
• Provides Program Manager with advance notice of scheduled absences
• Represents Ride Connection in a professional manner to our service partners, our funders, and the community
• Develops, maintains and enhances relationships with Ride Connection staff, partners, customers and supporters
• Assists with vehicle upkeep and carwash activities as required
• Monitors vehicle fuel level and purchases fuel at an appropriate and efficient time so schedule delays do not occur
• Values promptness and reliability
• Maintains customer confidentiality at all times
• Follows approved operational procedures at all times
• Reports all vehicle incidents/accidents no matter how slight without delay
• Maintains a personal and professional driving record with no more than two traffic violations or preventable collisions (or the combination of a traffic violation and a preventable collision) within a three-year period
• Provides superior quality customer service to ensure that each person who requests Ride Connection service is treated with dignity, respect and patience
• Participates in required training programs and attends all staff…