Winchester Driver (FT)

Position: Driver/Operator

Reports To: Transportation Operations Manager

Compensation: Non-Exempt Position

Rate of Pay contingent on CDL/Non-CDL Endorsement

Annual Increases (if applicable) are subject to Pay Scale and funding availability.

Summary: Foothills Express Driver/Operator transports passengers utilizing the agency’s transportation system to various destinations as requested.

Essential Functions:

1. Operate agency vehicle in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner to destinations as directed by daily schedules and dispatcher/office staff requests.

2. Communicate via manifests, tablet, and telephone in a safe and courteous manner.

3. Provide assistance to passengers as necessary including fastening safety belts and wheelchair restraints, entering/exiting vehicles.

4. When necessary, assist disabled passengers and individuals with wheelchairs or other mobility aids.

5. Accurately complete daily vehicle pre-trip, daily manifests, and fuel reports.

6. Inspect vehicle daily and report any maintenance issues to Fleet Manager. Complete requisite paperwork regarding preventive maintenance checks and pre-trip reports.

7. Inform office personnel of passenger issues, changes in billing information, and ALL vehicle incidents and accidents as required and fill out proper paperwork.

8. Report any accidents immediately to dispatch and the Operations Manager and/or Director.

9. Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal transportation regulations relating to vehicle operation and safety-sensitive employees.

10. Provide on-call and/or after-hours services when assigned to do so.

11. Attend all mandatory/applicable training sessions (i.e. First Aid/CPR, Passenger Assistance, Bloodborne Pathogen), employee meetings, etc.

12. Handle any emergency in a calm and professional manner in accordance with agency policies.

13. Maintain the interior and exterior cleanliness of assigned vehicles.

14. Participates in program and/or agency fund-raising activities as directed by supervisor.

15. Submit to pre-employment and random drug tests.

16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Training:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Employees must have basic reading, writing and math skills. Upon employment, Driver/Operator must agree to regular training including but not limited to passenger assistance, first aid/CPR, defensive driving, and bloodborne pathogens.

Other Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid Kentucky Driver’s License. Applicants/employees must have a clean driving record. A Commercial Driver’s License may be required for the operation of some vehicles. Individuals must have knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance and safety procedures. All drivers must have excellent map reading ability and sufficient knowledge of local streets, roads, and highways. Experience in passenger transportation is preferred, but not required.

Drivers must maintain a high level of professionalism, demonstrated by a positive attitude, ability to function as a team member and a commitment to the overall mission of the agency. All drivers must have flexibility and willingness to changes in schedule and duties as needed according to staff availability.

Physical Requirements:

Upon offer of employment, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and agree to be part of the Agency and state Department of Transportation (DOT) random drug testing pools. Also, all employees must submit to random drug tests when necessary. Upon offer all prospective employees must submit to a pre-employment record check for driving and criminal history.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use hands to manipulate, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The Driver/Operator must have the ability to exert force frequently to lift, carry, or otherwise move objects weighing a minimum of 50 pounds. Driver/Operator must be able to push/pull a minimum of 150 pounds.

While operating any vehicle of the Kentucky River Foothills Transportation Department fleet, seasonal heat, cold, or adverse weather conditions might be experienced during the process of loading and unloading passengers, and while performing pre/post-trip inspections. Exposure to fumes, dust odors, petroleum products and ambient noise will also occur during the workday. Additionally, you might experience difficult traffic environments and interaction with dissatisfied patrons, which must be dealt with in a positive manner. Lastly, exposure to bloodborne pathogens may occur.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA):

Our agency is dedicated to maintaining the privacy of employees’ protected health information as required by the Privacy Regulations created as a result of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Employees should refer to the Notice of Privacy Practices for specific information on how Health Information may be used and disclosed and how to access this information.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Kentucky River Foothills Development Council, Inc. provides equal opportunities in employment to all employees and job applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, familial status, veteran status, political affiliation, or gender identity.

At Will Employment:

Your employment with Kentucky River Foothills Development Council, Inc. is voluntarily entered into and you are free to resign at any time. Similarly, the Agency may terminate the employment relationship whenever it believes it is in the program’s best interest.

Kentucky River Foothills is a Equal Opportunity Employer and as such ensures every employee equal treatment in respect to terms and conditions of employment, job assignment, compensation, access to training and promotions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CDL with Passenger Endorsement (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations