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Transportation Worker

ABBOTT HOUSE
Bronx, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/3/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT:

TRC - TFC

JOB TITLE:

Transportation Worker

REPORTS TO:

Supervisor of Maintenance & Transportation & Program Director

JOB LOCATION:

Bronx, NY

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

STATUS & HOURS:

Full-Time- 40 Hours per week

Date Submitted/Revised:

May 7, 2026

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Transportation Worker main responsibility is to safely transport the TRC children and staff.  This employee is expected to work with the maintenance and custodians whenever there are no transportation tasks to be done.  The transportation worker is responsible for checking all cars, coordinating any inspections or car repairs.  The Transportation Worker works closely with the Supervisor of Maintenance & Transportation and the TFC Program Director to coordinate all driving duties.  Flexible schedule is needed to meet needs of the program.

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Transport children to scheduled appointments, or to airports or to recreational/religious activities.
  • Pick up new intakes from the airport.  Fly out with children to meet sponsors as designated.
  • Conduct daily inspections of the sedans, mini vans, and 12 passenger vans and note any damage and ensure all vehicles are safe and emergency kits are in all vehicles. 
  • Assure all cars are filled with gas daily.
  • Take cars to car wash daily or as needed and schedule deep cleaning/detailing at least once per month.
  • Review transportation logs daily and note any disruptions or incorrect information.
  • Drive the TFC children at the end of the school day back to Bronx, NY.  Before departing, employees must contact the Asst. Director or Director to inform them that vehicle is in-route back to the Bronx.  Employees must do a head count and complete roll call.  Assure all children have seat belts on and if necessary, have their booster seats/car seats.
  • Upon arrival, employees must debrief an administrator of any concerns regarding the children during school or during drive.
  • Complete Maintenance & Custodial Duties whenever there is no transport needed as guided and requested by the Supervisor of Maintenance & Transportation.
  • Complete all mandated ORR & Abbott House training on a timely basis.
  • Any other related duties as required.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • 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. An employee in this position is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk.  The employee is occasionally required to keep balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Computer – The Transportation Worker must be able to use a computer and able to learn software programs
  • Office Equipment- The Transportation Worker is required to operate a fax, copier, scan, and other office equipment.
  • Communication - The Transportation Worker needs to be able to speak, read and write fluently in the English language
  • Writing - The Transportation Worker must be able to write in the English language using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
  • Lifting - The Transportation Worker may frequently lift 0-25 lbs., occasionally lift 25-50 lbs., and rarely lift over 50 lbs.
  • Push/Pull - The Transportation Worker may frequently push/pull 0-25 lbs. of force, occasionally push/pull 26-45 lbs. force, and rarely push/pull over 45 lbs.
  • Sitting, Standing and Walking The Transportation Worker will be required to sit, stand and walk throughout the work day.
  • Stooping -The Transportation Worker may occasionally stoop.  This is defined as bending body downward by bending spine at the waist.
  • Kneeling -The Transportation Worker may occasionally kneel.  This is defined as bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s).
  • Crouching - The Transportation Worker may occasionally crouch.  This is defined as bending body downward and forward by bending spine and legs.
  • Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate due to talk and movement of the program participants and other co- workers.  The noise level can increase on occasion due to yelling or screaming by the participants of the programs.
Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree preferred, High School diploma or GED
  • One year’s driving experience.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
  • Bilingual (Spanish –preferred),

HOURS AND TIME OF WORK

Full-time – 40 hours per week

Salary : $57,000 - $60,000

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