Driver - Class B Adult Day Services

Do you have a Class B License, passenger endorsement & driving experience (Paratransit preferred)? Apply today! - Mon-Friday Day Schedule!

Empathy, compassion, respect, and trust? Are these your values? If so, apply today! At ESSC these are our values too and they drive our passion to achieve our mission.

• Are you interested in a fulfilling career where you can make a positive impact in the world every day? In this position you would support the Adult Day Program as a Driver to transport individuals in our day program. As a member of our team, you will empower people with disabilities to gain social and daily living skills, and to be active members of their communities.

Position:Driver
- * Valid Class B licence, passenger endorsement & driving experience (Paratransit preferred)*

Location: Torrance (based out of the Cota site/Torrance)

Hours:Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Hourly Pay Rate:$22.00 (plus full benefits!)

* We provide CPR/First Aid certification for Adult Day Services*

• Excellent Monday through Friday work schedule. No weekends or evenings
• Full-time positions are eligible for medical, dental, & vision, 401k program, tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year, student loan counseling program, 15 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, etc.
• We offer a career path with room to grow
• Great work culture & work/life balance

ESSC is the largest disability services organization in California and we have been operating for over 100 years! At ESSC, we value the uniqueness and dignity of our associates and their contributions to our organization. Join a team with an amazing work culture, career path, and great benefits for part and full-time positions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Transportation of passengers during assigned outings.
Ensures the health and safety of passengers by following all ESSC safety standards and California Vehicle
Code policy and procedures.
Maintenance of pre-use inspection log, safety log, and daily mileage log.
Reports to supervisor promptly any accidents, injuries, or safety violations.
Maintains a clean and safe environment for passengers.
Other assignments that may need the employee's expertise, knowledge, or ability.

EDUCATION:

Valid CPR and First-Aid Certifications.
A valid Class B driver's license or the ability to obtain a Class B license and meet the standards of Easter
Seals Southern California's Transportation Safety Program.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience driving large multi-passenger or other large vehicles preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, with all levels of staff and the general
public.
Ability to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to properly interpret and implement all policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds repetitively. Ability to walk, stoop, stand, kneel for extended period of time.
Ability to push/pull wheelchairs on a variety of terrain.
Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance from Community Care Licensing (if program requires).
Ability to pass post-offer medical examination.