SALARY: $17.31 PER HOUR PART TIME

PURPOSE: In cooperation with and direction from the Assistant Public Services Director, maintain and promote the operations and programs of the Colerain Township Senior and Community Center program in order to meet the needs and desires of the senior population of the community.

SCOPE: In cooperation with the Public Services Director, maintain and promote a safe, positive service for the clients using the Colerain Township Transportation program. The Transportation Driver will exhibit a warm, caring attitude toward the senior population.

ESSENTIALS ROLES & RESPONSIBLILITIES: May include all duties but not limited to:

• Responsible for the safe, comfortable passage of clients/participants for nutrition site (Center), medical, shopping and special event trips as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining a daily log of participants as well as monthly records as required by CTSC program, Council on Aging and the Colerain Township Trustees.
• Responsible for the good mechanical condition of the vehicle, the Transportation Driver will set up a maintenance schedule that will include but not be limited to the following: tune-ups, oil changes, tire maintenance, other preventative maintenance, including routine cleaning of the vehicle. The above maintenance checks require the approval of the Public Services Director before work is procured.
• Responsible for the safety of the passengers while exercising sensitivity to individual needs and abilities and to assist those participants who might require transfer.
• Exercise courteous driving habits as befits a public transportation driver while demonstrating sensitivity to public opinion.
• Observe all federal, state and local traffic laws.
• Perform all other duties and assignments as assigned by the Public Services Director.

CRITICAL SKILLS / EXPERTISE:

• Ability to interact with the senior population in an easy, caring manner.
• Ability to understand and complete appropriate coordinating paperwork required by the program.
• Ability to assist/transfer those individuals that might require assistance when entering and exiting the vehicle.

EDUCATION, LICENSING & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

• A valid Driver’s License