Driver

EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 62,888 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Driver to work full time for its North Merrick Senior Community Service Center (SCSC).

The Driver position is a non-exempt position paying $20 per hour. Work schedule is 35 hours per week. The office is located in North Merrick, NY. The role reports to Center Manager.

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical

• Dental

• 401K

• Vision

• Very generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & More.

Primary Purpose of Job:

The Driver is responsible for transporting elderly participants to and from the North Merrick Senior Community Service Center (SCSC) in an assigned EAC Network 14 – 20 passenger vehicles.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Transport participants to and from the North Merrick SCSC in EAC assigned 14 – 20 passenger vehicles.
2. Provide safe transportation by adhering to all safety rules of the road and exercising appropriate driving judgment including checking that all individuals on vehicle are utilizing seat belts always.
3. Maintain program vehicle(s), informing Center Manager of any problems. Keep record of vehicle repairs.
4. Maintain transportation lists and contact center members to inquire about transportation reservations.
5. Maintain proper levels of gasoline and oil in program vehicle(s) and keep interior of vehicle(s) clean.
6. Maintain daily mileage log.
7. Assist with serving of meals, kitchen clean-up, daily activities set up and clean up.
8. Adhere to all policy and procedures set forth in EAC Network’s Personnel Manual and Agency Driver Policy.
9. May occasionally be required to work at another EAC Senior Program location during normal working hours transporting members in EAC assigned vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

1. Valid NY State Commercial Driver's License, with passenger endorsement with no record of suspensions.
2. Must take defensive driving course every 3 years and submit verification.
3. Ability to read and interpret a map/GPS as necessary.
4. Ability to communicate with and understand the needs of the elderly.
5. Ability to complete all required paperwork necessary to perform work assignments.