Description

Would you like to make a lasting impact in your local community? Put your talents to use by joining Easterseals Blake Foundation! We are offering a one-time sign on bonus for full time ($300) and part time ($150) positions after providing 90 days of dependable and consistent services!

This Transportation Driver provides reliable, safe and consistent transportation services. Responsible for operating buses/vans in a manner that ensures employee and public safety, route and facility efficiency and customer service excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive and operate vans/buses safely and efficiently in accordance with State of AZ and local traffic laws and ordinances.
• Follow accepted standards and guidelines for drivers.
• Drive vans/buses within designated routes and stops while maintaining a set schedule.
• Perform daily vehicle checklists (pre and post inspections) to ensure equipment safety.
• Observe, document and report vehicle safety or other safety issues to appropriate individuals (supervisor, mechanics, etc.).
• Maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of buses/vans.
• Coordinate with dispatcher, mechanics and supervisors in following ESBF maintenance schedules in order to maintain the safety and serviceability of vehicles.
• Coordinate with Dispatcher for daily route, route deviations and instructions.
• Greet and assist citizens and customers in a manner consistent with excellent customer service standards.
• Assist customers on and off the bus/van.
• Secure wheelchair and mobility devices.
• Conform to policies, practices and procedures of Easter Seals Blake Foundation.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Additional Responsibilities:
• Display professionalism in dealing with the public in person, be friendly and courteous on the telephone.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate buses, vans and passenger vehicles.
• Knowledge of local Community and street system.
• Knowledge of State of AZ and local traffic laws and ordinances.
• Ability to learn and utilize service area street and road location information.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some clerical/computer experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older, have a clean driving record and maintain an Arizona Driver’s License.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a class 1 fingerprint clearance card.

Easterseals Blake Foundation is an EEO/AA/Vet/Disabled Employer