What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Assistant position at Independent Living Services?
Job Title: Transportation Assistant
General Statement:
The Transportation Assistant works under the supervision of the Operations Director and is responsible for providing transportation services to individuals served by Independent Living Services, Inc. This position requires a good working relationship with other managers, families, and individuals served.
Key Responsibilities:
- To provide individuals with necessary transportation for purposes of attending work, school, medical appointments, grocery and/or personal shopping, bill paying, banking, recreation/leisure activities, etc.
- Operate vehicle(s) in a safe manner through use of defensive driving skills, use of seat belts, observation of all traffic laws, and maintain proper control of passengers without being rude.
- Complete required paperwork for the operation of the vehicle(s) such as FTA reports, ILS maintenance checklist, accident/incident reports.
- Assist with van maintenance of all vehicles by keeping van/s clean, filled with gasoline/oil, reporting any problems to supervisor and arranging for repair.
- Develop bus routes in the most expedient and economical manner.
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