Agency Driver

Ready for a life-changing career where every day brings new possibilities? The Arc Oneida-Lewis, a pioneer in championing individuals with disabilities, invites you to step into the role of an Agency Driver!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter is seeking to add an Agency Driver to our Facilities Management Department! In this role you will provide transportation to people we support from home to various work locations and return. This position requires good driving skills, a good driving record and knowledge of the Utica area as well as surrounding areas in Oneida County.

Schedule/Hours

• Monday - Friday No evenings, weekends, or holidays!!

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid, Clean, Class D license.
• Adequate manual dexterity

Responsibilities:

• Required to assist the people we support into and out of an agency vehicle to ensure their safety.
• Must have the ability to follow directions or the ability to successfully utilize a GPS system.
• Safe and courteous operation of assigned vehicles including maintaining a safe speed at all times according to road conditions. One must observe speed limits at all times
• Observe all NYS driving regulations and laws as well as agency policies and procedures
• Report all accidents, no matter how small to the Director of Facilities Management
• Report all traffic infractions or citations immediately to the Director of Facilities Management whether in agency vehicle or personal vehicle
• Maintain Vehicle interior as far as disinfecting, cleaning and neatness
• Perform recordkeeping including daily attendance and other reports as required

PAY & PERKS:

The pay range for this position is $15.75 per hour. Your journey toward making a difference begins here!

Additionally, we offer superb benefits and perks, including:

• A comprehensive benefit package
• Generous paid time off
• Paid training

If you want a rewarding career with the ability to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities, apply today!

WHAT SETS US APART:

Founded in 1954, The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter is a premier human services agency in the healthcare field. Our agency was started by parents who envisioned a rich, full life for their children with disabilities, inclusive of their community. Many of those families still champion these efforts today. We employ 700 staff and support over 1,400 people throughout Oneida and Lewis Counties. We provide a full spectrum of educational, vocational, employment, residential, family support, guardianship, respite, recreational, and day habilitation for people with developmental disabilities and their families. We own and operate integrated businesses in our community, including our Progress Industries business enterprise, a leading supply chain partner for small and large companies regionally and nationally.

The Arc Oneida-Lewis, where making a meaningful impact is not just a job; it's a calling! As a premier provider of services, support, and advocacy for individuals with developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities, we are dedicated to enriching lives and fostering inclusion. Our mission is clear: to provide a full spectrum of educational, vocational, employment, residential, family support, and a myriad of other services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Our employees thrive in an inclusive and positive work culture that values collaboration, empathy, and a commitment to making a difference. Joining our team means becoming part of a community that is not just about work but about building a supportive environment where everyone can flourish. More than a workplace-be part of a team dedicated to changing lives!

The Arc firmly believes in and subscribes to fair employment practices and opens its facilities to every qualified person. In all employment practices, and related decisions, we are committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military status, domestic violence victim status, non-job related conviction record, Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.