Transportation Van Driver (Full-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

The Transportation Van Driver is responsible for safely and promptly transporting clients to and from their doctor appointments, the grocery store, and other destinations authorized by the organization.

Essential Duties :

The following lists out job functions that are essential to this role.

• Provides daily transportation services to clients within the county and surrounding counties in a safe and timely manner to meet client needs.
• Abides by all local, state, and national driving laws always, and practices defensive driving techniques.
• Schedules and maps out daily routes in advance and contacts clients to confirm pickup times, ensuring clients are communicated with and that routes are well-planned.
• Ensures the van and all vehicle equipment are in proper and safe working condition daily by adhering to the maintenance and safety checklists for safety and operational purposes.
• Maintains all required reports / logs including rider logs and maintenance checks daily.
• Cleans the van and completes the post-trip checklist daily to maintain a safe and orderly vehicle.
• Fills up the van's gas tank daily in preparation for the next day.
• Enters daily data into the organizational database.
• Collaborates and communicates with other team members daily regarding routes, client concerns, maintenance issues, etc. to support client needs.
• Supports other GoochlandCares programs weekly (Clothes Closet or Food Pantry for example) when schedule permits and directed by supervisor.
• Collaborates with the Development Department to collect stories and photos from clients, staff, and volunteers to promote the mission of the organization.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

The following represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the job.

Technical Skills :

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions :

GoochlandCares is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, gender, creed, color, religion, ethnic origin, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. GoochlandCares is committed to building a healthy, diverse, and inclusive culture where all are treated equitably and are empowered whether receiving or delivering services.

Our mission is to provide basic human services and health care to our Goochland neighbors in need.