What are the responsibilities and job description for the On-Call Transportation Driver position at County of Adams?
Performs intermediate semiskilled work providing direct transportation services to clients of the Health & Human Services Department, delivering meals to homebound individuals, providing transportation for the elderly, and related work as apparent or assigned. This position is on-call, which means there is not a regular schedule. The individual hired will be called as needed to fill in when other drivers are sick, on vacation, or have conflicts with their schedule. The individual must be flexible and able to respond as needed. Hours of operation are generally 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., any day between Monday and Friday. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the ADRC Manager.
Thorough knowledge of County and department policies and procedures to include emergency and inclement weather policies; ability to prioritize and manage multiple, concurrent projects; attention to detail and ability to effectively organize time and anticipate, plan and successfully respond to changing circumstances; maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other departments and the general public. Knowledge of and/or experience with people with disabilities and/or senior citizens and the ability to relate to this clientele. Must have prior demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and planning skills. Experience in vehicle maintenance and problem identification preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires standing, walking and sitting and occasionally requires reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
The following duties are illustrative, and the person holding this position may be required to perform other duties of a similar nature or otherwise related to the position.
- Complete daily inspection of vehicle(s). Schedule and have completed routine maintenance and repairs of vehicle(s).
- Complete the daily transportation reports, per trip, indicating mileage, time, number of passengers, disabilities of passengers, etc.
- May be asked to assist in transporting clients outside regular routes, to appointments, stores, recreational activities, etc.
- Report any issues or problems encountered in transporting clients. Complete incident reports as necessary.
- May assist in returning clients from group homes, adult family homes, and inpatient hospital settings following placement, detention or commitment.
- Follow pertinent traffic laws and County transportation and safety policies, including accident reporting.
- Attend pertinent in-service training events regarding passenger safety, wheelchair lift operation, defensive driving, confrontation avoidance and de-escalation, individual behavioral intervention, etc.
- Responsible for the strict maintenance of client confidentiality; making suggestions to improve the operations of the transportation program; contributing to a productive, harmonious and cooperative work environment. Must adhere to Code of Conduct in maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Performs other related functions and duties as assigned or required.
It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties that an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.
High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in mentally and physically disabled personal care and support, vehicle maintenance, client and patient transportation, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver's license in the State of Wisconsin.
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESThorough knowledge of County and department policies and procedures to include emergency and inclement weather policies; ability to prioritize and manage multiple, concurrent projects; attention to detail and ability to effectively organize time and anticipate, plan and successfully respond to changing circumstances; maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other departments and the general public. Knowledge of and/or experience with people with disabilities and/or senior citizens and the ability to relate to this clientele. Must have prior demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and planning skills. Experience in vehicle maintenance and problem identification preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires standing, walking and sitting and occasionally requires reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
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.
Exposure to bloodborne pathogens is considered moderate for this position.
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