Motor Services Operator

The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth are currently seeking a part-time Motor Services Operator. PT/PRN (As needed). Candidate must be very flexible; this position requires you to work, day, night, and weekend hours as needed. The schedule will differ each week, and split shifts may be required.

JOB DUTIES:

• Performs basic vehicle maintenance and diagnostic analysis.
• Drive a passenger car, handicap ramp van, and a 15-passenger bus.
• Ability to remain calm with passengers, and properly operate the vehicle under a variety of road and weather conditions.
• Transports passengers to various locations, choosing the best route, and making predetermined departure and arrival times.
• Assists passengers, and wheelchair-bound residents, in entering and exiting vehicles and buildings, both locally and in the metro area.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, passengers, SCL staff, physician’s office staff and the public.
• Maintains high level of confidentiality especially regarding Sisters’ medical/physical matters.
• Provide focus and attention while driving to prevent accidents, injuries, and damage to vehicles.
• Answers and responds to calls at all times for services by cell phone.
• Maintains daily records of passengers, destinations, time and mileage.
• Prepares reports of any driving incidents or hazards.
• Checks and schedules maintenance of, and washing and cleaning, vehicles and garages.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years driving, chaffeur or related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of vehicles, maintenance and diagnostic analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of city and local area roads.
• Knowledge of traffic and safety rules.

Working Conditions:

• Requires an employee to work outdoors, in a vehicle, and in office settings.
• Some tasks require an employee to work in an environment that involves exposure to unpleasant fumes and odors and toxic chemicals, and fuels that may cause burns.
• Employee is exposed to extreme temperature changes and work in extreme temperatures both winter and summer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Job requires an employee to walk, stand, sit ride, twist, grasp, pull, bend, stoop, reach, or climb.
• Requires an employee to carry/lift up to 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to push up to 300 pounds.
• Possess eye/hand/foot coordination adequate to assist passengers and/or wheelchairs in and out of a car or van.