What are the responsibilities and job description for the DOT Driver position at Achieve Services, Inc.?
Benefits:
- 403B Match up to 5%
- Training & development
- Paid time off
- Signing bonus
Achieve is looking for a full time driving staff to help us support individuals with disabilities. Are you passionate about helping people and like making a difference in individuals days? This might be the job for you!
Hours would be Monday-Friday, Split Shift 6:30a-10a and 1p-4:15p
Hours would be Monday-Friday, Split Shift 6:30a-10a and 1p-4:15p
Why Drive for Achieve Services?
· Monday-Friday day hours, no nights or weekends.
· Bonus potential
· Set route driving participants with disabilities to and from our program
· Positive work/life balance, offering immediate PTO earnings
· Monday-Friday day hours, no nights or weekends.
· Bonus potential
· Set route driving participants with disabilities to and from our program
· Positive work/life balance, offering immediate PTO earnings
· Make a positive impact in the lives of others, surrounded by like-minded individuals supporting one another in that goal
· A thorough and engaging onboarding experience so you feel well-prepared for success
· Ongoing training to advance your professional knowledge
· Healthcare options that work for you, including an additional “no cost” home-visit service healthcare option just for being a plan participant
· Celebrations and engagement activities
What You’ll Do:
The Achieve Driver - DOT will operate buses and/or vans owned and leased by Achieve to provide transportation to and from the Achieve Services program as well as other community integration and employment sites. The Achieve Driver – DOT may also drive trucks to pick up and/or deliver products to Achieve and/or companies.
Major Areas of Accountability:
- Drive participants to and from home and job sites in a safe manner
- Assist participants on and off the vehicle
- Assist in the development of transportation routes that will ensure the most cost effective and efficient ride possible for Achieve participants
- Support of programmatic interventions of participants while on the vehicle
- Provide work direction for Bus Aids when applicable
- Maintain vehicle in good and safe operating condition
- Communicate with appropriate staff and document any concerns on the corresponding forms
- Attend staff training and other meetings as required
- Drive trucks to pick up and/or deliver products to Achieve and/or companies
- Perform other duties as required
Knowledge and Skill Required:
- Ability to pass a motor vehicle background check
- Ability to safely operate a vehicle
- Ability to be on time and work scheduled shift
- Ability to lift or manually assist people with disabilities on and off vehicles
- Ability to work with people with developmental disabilities
- Ability to follow instructions/direction
- Ability to read maps and plan routes
- A cooperative work style that encourages teamwork and respect
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of staff and team members in a professional and respectful manner
- Ability to provide direct care to programs participants and assist with participant supervision as necessary
Responsibility for Public Contact:
The Achieve Services Driver-DOT will have frequent contact with program participants, family members, guardians, and residential staff as well as members of the general public.
Character and Scope of Supervision:
None
Education and Experience Needed:
Valid driver’s license for driving the small buses and trucks. Must have DOT Physical and/or be able to pass DOT physical within 1 month of hire. Experience with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
Time to Train:
Orientation includes at least 30 hours of training specific to the position. Ongoing yearly training is offered to all employees. Required hours depend on previous experience in the field.
Salary : $19 - $19
