What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shuttle Driver position at Miami Valley Community Action Partnership?
Position Summary:
To travel the assigned route and make stops according to the designated timetable assigned by the Dispatcher. Achieve contractual and system performance measures while remaining professional at all times. The ideal candidate has three years of accident free driving experience.
Essential Duties:
- Must be able to take direction and execute all routes in the pre-assigned order.
- Clean and inspect the assigned agency vehicle inside and out on a daily basis and other agency property used in transporting passengers.
- Utilize the Defensive Driving Techniques given to all agency drivers.
- Must attend training courses and meetings as required.
- Responsible for maintaining order on the transit vehicle at all times.
- Maintain accuracy for all required paperwork on a daily basis and turn into the Dispatcher at the end of the shift.
- Abiding by state law and safely strap children in car and booster seats
- Maintain and promote the cooperative, harmonious, teamwork environment Miami Valley Community Action Partnership strives to promote within the workplace.
- Maintain and promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect in line with the philosophy and policies of Miami Valley Community Action Partnership.
- Represent Miami Valley Community Action Partnership in community and collaborative meetings as needed.
- Set and observe appropriate boundaries with clients; observe client confidentiality and HIPPA protocols.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and Certifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
- Must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age and have a valid Ohio Drivers License or Ohio Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement, access to dependable transportation during working hours, and be insurable on Agency policy.
- Flexible and effective team player, able to adapt to changes and a busy workplace environment.
- Ability to work with diverse communities.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time.
- Required to push/load a wheelchair and client. Must be able to move a wheelchair and client up/down no more than two (2) steps.
- Required to regularly lift, push, and pull at least 50lbs. and occasionally more.
- Must pass a physical exam as/if required which includes the vision and hearing requirements set forth by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles and/or the Ohio Department of Transportation for regular and/or CDL license requirements
- Position subject to criminal background check and pre-employment and random drug and/or alcohol testing and MVR check.