What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Van Driver position at Newaygo County Careers?
Description
The Newaygo County Commission on Aging is seeking an individual that has a passion for helping others to fill the Van Driver position. The selected candidate will be responsible for transporting seniors on a portal-to-portal basis to access health care and supporting services within Newaygo County. Being a van driver is a great way to give back to the community and make a difference.
Examples of Duties
- Performs pre-trip/post-trip inspections, prepares vehicle condition information, records passenger donations, and completes all other required paperwork including passenger information, accident, and incident reports.
- Operates transit vehicles in accordance with published schedules.
- Operates wheelchair lifts and assists in properly securing wheelchair passengers and chairs.
- Assists elderly and disabled passengers.
- Maintains order and behavior of transit passengers in a courteous and professional manner, and deals with customer inquiries, complaints and suggestions.
Typical Qualifications
Education: High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
Experience: Must have a minimum of five (5) years of driving experience.
Other: Drivers must be physically able to move and assist wheelchair patrons on and off vehicles, and properly secure wheelchairs. in case of an accident or emergency, a driver may be required to remove passengers from the van, particularly if the passenger is disabled.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain Chauffeur License.
Supplemental Information
- May work a flexible schedule varying between 4:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday.
Minimum benefits offered, which are also based on hours worked.
