What are the responsibilities and job description for the Minibus Driver, Council on Aging position at City of Melrose?
Title: COA Minibus Driver
Department: Council on Aging
Supervisor: Director, Council on Aging
Status: Part-time, hourly, $18.00/hour, no benefits
Up to 18 hours per week (varied schedule)
Summary: The COA Minibus Driver is responsible for safely transporting qualified riders in a van to and from their appointments in Melrose and the surrounding area.
Responsibilities:
- Safely load passengers on to the COA van, drive to the scheduled destination, and drop off the passengers.
- Adhere to all transportation policies including use of masks, seat belts and safety precautions.
- Scan riders into computer system.
- Routinely perform vehicle checks (tires, gas, directional signals, seat belts, chair lift, etc.) to ensureproper functioning.
- Report deficiencies/problems with vehicles to supervisor as soon as possible.
- Collect and submit any monies received to the office daily.
- Promptly report any changes in a passenger’s condition, (i.e. unable to get to the van on own,personal assistance, cognitive orientation issues, hygiene changes, or bruises to supervisor.)
- Promptly report any and all “incidents” (accident and/or injury) to supervisor as soon as possibleand complete an Incident Report before end of shift.
- Sanitize/clean the vehicle at end of each shift.
Qualifications:
- Valid and current MA Driver’s License (Class D) and a driving record which proves responsible and lawful driving habits.
- Pass Criminal Offender Record Information check.
- Comfortable driving a larger vehicle with passengers within local limits and on a highway.
- Ability to follow directions and maintain an established schedule.
- Exceptional customer service interacting with seniors and those with disabilities.
- High level of patience, sensitivity, compassion, and discretion.
- Flexible availability.
- Ability to drive in Boston is a plus
Physical Requirements: The employee must climb stairs; sit in and drive a van for extended periods of time. The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, reach, and climb with hands and feet, stoop, crouch, and twist. The employee is required to see, hear, feel and talk. The employee is required to assist passengers in getting into and off of the van inclusive of shopping bags. The employee must have close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must have the ability to work and drive safely during inclement weather conditions such as rain, snow, wind, ice storms and freezing temperatures.
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable driving a larger vehicle with passengers on local streets and highways?
License/Certification:
- MA Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18