Driver

Description

Summary:  Provides transportation services to consumers of the Agency, also assists with mail operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Transports individuals to and from Agency programs providing door-to-door service; escorts individuals needing assistance to and from residence and program doors as necessary.
• Assures individual safety during transport by ensuring that seat belts are worn by all riders.
• Complies with all procedures outlined in the Driver’s Registration/Vehicle Usage policy # RL001 on a daily basis.
• Picks up/delivers program supplies, documents, etc., as directed by supervisory staff on a daily basis.
• Documents and promptly reports to Unit Director and Supervisor any incidents that occur during transport as needed.
• Maintains accurate pick-up and delivery records.  Reports no-shows to immediate supervisor daily.
• Makes transportation changes as needed
• Maintains client safety while in agency vehicle; observes all laws related to the operation of a motor vehicle.
• Secures passengers’ wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip, as needed.

Qualifications

Competencies   To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to travel 90% of the time.  Familiarity with local streets required.
• Some experience working in MH field preferred

Education and/or Experience                                                        

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software.

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. The employee is occasionally required to stand and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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 regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.