What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Driver position at Council On Aging of Elkhart County, Inc.?
Transportation Driver
POSITION PURPOSE / SUMMARY
The primary responsibility of this position is to transport Elkhart County residents to and from medical, grocery, banking, pharmaceutical and other personal business appointments.
PREREQUISITES
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
- Pass pre-employment and random drug screening
- Pass criminal background check
- Tuberculosis screening
- For-hire driver’s license endorsement
- Active vehicle insurance and good driving record
- CPR and First Aid certification (provided by company)
- Passenger Assistance Training certification (provided by company)
- Ability to learn and use an electronic tablet and GPS
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Transport client(s) to and from medical, grocery, banking, pharmaceutical and other personal business appointments throughout all areas of Elkhart County and surrounding areas
- Utilize all safety precautions implemented by the company to protect every client and staff person transported, including but not limited to disease prevention and securement devices
- Complete daily documentation of every transport provided
- Complete daily maintenance documentation for monitoring of required service by the Transportation Manager
- Participate in and successfully complete annual training, including RTAP and CPR/First Aid certification, as directed by the Transportation Manager
- Maintain a For-Hire Endorsement, active driver’s license, clean motor vehicle record and follow all state laws
- Maintain personal vehicle insurance, providing documented proof to COA
- Perform in a professional manner and in accordance with corporate policy when interacting with clients and co[1]workers
- Understand and conduct self in accordance with corporate employee handbook
- Develop collaborative environment with team co-workers
- Maintain confidentiality of corporate and client information
- Additional tasks as assigned by supervisor
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- This position requires good physical and mental agility and alertness
- Must have the ability to perform physical tasks in accordance with planned activities
- Extensive walking and/or standing may be required at times
- Daily tasks involve lifting up to 25lbs, carrying, bending, reaching, sitting, and standing
- Adequate vision and hearing abilities are required for this position
- Ability to maneuver (lift, turn, push and pull) a wheelchaired individual up and down a ramp and forward-facing for a distance
- Ability to physically bend to secure wheelchairs
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12