What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver position at Lifeskills Connection Inc.?
Position
Driver
Reports To
Security Manger
Department
Transportation
FLSA STATUS
Non-Exempt
Primary Position Objectives
Transports students to various cities by bus for recreational and educational purposes, transports students/staff to various medical Centers, transports students for other various reasons.
Position Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Brief Description of Duties
Administration
Procedures
- Transports students to various cities by bus for recreational and educational purposes.
- Transports students to various medical centers.
- Transports equipment and/or commodities by vehicle to the Center.
- Transports students for other various reasons.
- Transports staff to and from commercial carriers.
- Transports students to various community relations work projects.
- Operates Center bus as required.
- Cleans vehicles and reports mechanical conditions.
- Transports vehicles to various maintenance centers.
- Ensures acceptable student behavior is demonstrated.
- Works towards meeting performance standard goals.
- Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
- Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
- Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), LifeSkills Connection’s policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
- Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
- Demonstrates and abides by LifeSkills Connection’s core values and operating principles.
- Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
- Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
- Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Competencies
Key Competencies
Performance Standards/Results
Effective
Communication
- Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.
- Very high standard of communication skills, both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas.
- Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend.
Organization of Work
- Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
- Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
- Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.
- Initiates and responds to suggestions for improving service.
Qualifications
Ability to pass DOT medical exam
Ability to demonstrate safe driving habits and practices; following all state and national safety regulations and standards.
Experience
Minimum of one year of driving multiple passengers experience.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid State Commercial Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
Physical Demands
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud. Must be available to work any shift and day of the week due to a 24/7 operation.
Disclaimer:
As a federal contractor, selected candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: Employment contingent upon passing background check and a pre-employment drug test. (This position is considered a safety sensitive position; therefore, the pre-employment drug test includes testing for marijuana). Positive test results will exclude an applicant from being hired.
All selected candidates after hire will receive CPR/First Aid Certification and Narcan Administration training within the first 90 days of employment. All employees are responsible for the safety of the students and may be required to provide provisional emergency services in the event of an emergency.
LifeSkills Connections Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Jennifer Law, Human Resources Manager (360) 854-2160 or law.jennifer@jobcorps.org for assistance.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.
The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.
