Position Title: Driver

Reports To: General Manager / Designee

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Open Positions: Both Part-Time and Full-Time Positions Open

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

Recruitment Bonuses:

• $800 (Fully Credentialed), $400 (Non-Credentialed)

• 1/2 payable when solo, 1/2 at 6 months

Responsibilities: Operates small and large transit vehicles to ensure safe and timely transportation of passengers in a professional and courteous manner.

Duties:

• Operates company vehicles to transport passengers on fixed route, demand/response or door-to-door service.

• Assists dispatcher with routes and narratives.

• Assists elderly passengers and persons with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the loading/unloading and securement of wheelchairs within established safety procedures. Physically evacuates passengers in any emergency situations.

• Promotes positive passenger relations; greets passengers in a tactful, courteous manner.

• Maintains appropriate uniform and presents a professional, neat and clean appearance.

• Communicates access and/or loading problems to supervisors.

• Inspects assigned vehicle before and after operations; makes notes of any defects discovered. Completes vehicle condition reports.

• Completes passenger and vehicle usage records.

• Keeps vehicle interior clean.

• Prepares and submits Incident/Accident reports.

• Responsible for keeping updated on all company policies and procedures, and all training requirements.

• Perform other duties as required.

Physical Demands:

• Duties are performed while sitting for long periods of time in a motor vehicle. Duties also require periodic standing to assist passengers. Moderate lifting, bending, twisting and crouching may be required to assist passengers in boarding and exiting vehicle, including carrying packages and lifting wheelchairs weighing up to 50 lbs.; loading/unloading and pushing/pulling occupied wheelchairs without assistance (with assistance if there is more than one step). While driving, the employee may be exposed to hazards related to adverse weather conditions or vehicular traffic. Must be able to reach and stretch to do pre/post check of vehicle, adjust mirrors and operate radio and MDT. Must be able to operate small to large vans and buses.

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Knowledge of: basic customer relations techniques; the service area; the safe operations of vehicles and the applicable State Motor Vehicle Laws. Ability to: work with elderly and persons with disabilities, and deal tactfully and effectively with individuals of varying backgrounds in stressful situations; to promote good passenger relations; to prepare accurate records and reports; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to read and apply written rules, regulations, policies and procedures; to pass required drug and alcohol testing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least twenty-one years of age, have had a valid drivers license for at least five years and have the ability to obtain a CDL license as necessary for contractual requirements. Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check, a motor vehicle records check, and pre-employment drug screening. Must have ability to obtain CPR/First Aid and Defensive Driving certification.