SUMMARY OF WORK:

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

To provides transportation to individuals of all ages as scheduled to satisfy medical appointments, recreational activities and shopping. This is a semi-skilled job, operating a passenger van on a demand response system.

This position requires the ability to: have a pleasant personality; be dependable; assist non-ambulatory passengers; climb stairs; communicate effectively orally and in writing; follow verbal and written instructions; establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors and the public.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Operate the van in a safe manner consistent with all MDT rules and regulations.

Operate gasoline or diesel powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport passengers between destinations.

Check before every trip, the condition of a vehicle's operational and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in safe working condition. Fill out daily van inspection form. Report any van malfunctions or needed repairs to the scheduler.

Prepare and submit reports that include the number of passengers or trips, trip purpose, mileage, etc. Turn in trip sheets, fuel receipts and payments daily. Pre-trip inspection sheets in weekly.

Read maps, and follow written and verbal geographic directions.

Comply with all traffic regulations in order to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.

Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to the proper agency or scheduler.

Observe all GCMC safety rules and exercise good judgment in the operation of the vehicles.

Pick up and drop off passengers at scheduled locations, following time schedules.

Provide assistance to passengers, including but not limited to operation of wheelchair lift and securement devices; assistance with boarding and deboarding, transfers from seat to seat, etc. Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort, clean the van after each trip. Maneuver wheelchairs on and off ramp, up curbs and over thresholds. Assist with small packages as needed. Secure all packages.

Maintain confidentially of sensitive or personal information.

Operate telephone, cell phone for communication with scheduler.

Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures and CPR. Maintain order among passengers during trips, in order to ensure safety.

Performs other related duties as needed or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Adhere to Granite County Policies and Procedures.

2. Successfully pass the GCMC pre-employment driving test.

3. Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test and recurring random drug test.

4. Must possess a Montana driver's license.

5. Must pass a driving record check.

6. Must pass criminal and sexual or violent offenders check.

7. Able to follow oral and written instruction.

8. Have strong communication skills

9. Able to travel out of town for training.

10. Attend training sessions and driver meetings as scheduled.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The following figures convey the relevant and relative physical abilities an applicant or employee must possess in order to fulfill the job functions and duties:

STANDING: 10%, SITTING: 70%, SQUATTING/STOOPING: 5%, REACHING: 5% LIFTING: 10% - 40 LBS.