Driver

Job Description

Job Description

FAVARHJob Description

Title : Driver Department : Transportation

Days / Hours of Job : Mon. - Fri., Flexible Hours – flexibility required. Typical routes are morning between 6 : 30 – 9 : 00 am and afternoon between 2 : 30 – 5 : 00 pm. SPLIT SHIFT

THERE ARE NO FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN THIS DEPARTMENT. THIS IS A PART TIME POSITION ONLY!

Location of Job : Transportation Hub located in Canton, CT

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Driver is responsible for providing safe and reliable transportation services from individual’s homes to day programs in the morning and from day programs back to home in the afternoon. Drivers are directly supervised by the Transportation management staff. Drivers will be assigned a specific route but must be willing and able to drive different routes and different types of vehicles.

Essential Functions and Expectations :

• Safely operates all Agency vehicles in accordance with the laws and regulations of the State of Connecticut.
• Transports individuals in Agency vehicles (minibus, van, or minivan) as assigned by Transportation Coordinator and / or Transportation Assistant.
• Able to drive multiple routes.
• Loads and safely secures individuals in wheelchairs in accordance with Agency policies.
• Fuels Agency vehicles provided credit cards, as needed.
• Thoroughly and accurately complete route sheets and drop off times in accordance with Agency policies.
• Assures that everyone is dropped off safely in his or her home, with proper supervision, if applicable, before continuing the route.
• Maintains a safe, hazard-free vehicle, inspecting vehicle and reporting maintenance needs to the Transportation Coordinator and / or Transportation Assistant.
• Provides assistance transporting Agency vehicles to / from garages for maintenance and repairs.
• Reports any concerns or unusual behavior by an individual on your vehicle to Transportation Coordinator and / or Transportation Assistant.
• Accurately completes any required reports (e.g., incident or accident reports) in a timely manner.
• Completes all designated training courses and keeps up to date on all required training certificates.
• Completes additional assignments as identified by the Transportation Coordinator and / or Transportation Assistant.

Requirements :

Report any motor vehicle accidents and traffic violations in the past 3 years.

Physical Requirements :

Must be physically able to fulfill all responsibilities of the job.

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