What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver - Non Commercial position at North Valley Services?
A. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
- Provides safe transportation services to clients of North Valley Services.
B. PRIMARY SCHEDULE:
- Monday – Friday split shift (6:00am – 9:00am, and 2:30pm -5:30pm). Days and hours may vary and include evenings, Holidays, and weekends as needed.
C. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
- Works under the supervision of the Transportation Services Program Manager.
D. SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
- Is responsible to supervise individuals with developmental disabilities while using NVS transportation services.
E. QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school education or equivalent.
- Current California driver’s license, with an acceptable DMV printout and insurability.
- Currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a California commercial driver’s license.
- Ability to pass a DOJ criminal background check.
- Ability to pass CPR and First Aid course.
F. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follows all procedures, policies, and guidelines of North Valley Services.
- Provides safe transportation to individuals to and from NVS programs, sites and/or activities.
- Collaborates and works efficiently with others.
- Ensures that assigned vehicles are in proper working order by completing daily inspection sheets and reporting any deficiencies.
- Completes basic maintenance duties when required.
- Abides by CHP and DOT compliance guidelines.
- Assists individuals on and off the vehicle as needed.
- Assists with transportation of clients, including wheelchair assistance and securing wheelchairs on buses.
- Assists filling in at other programs and/or departments as needed.
- Additional duties as assigned including, filling in at other sites or departments as needed.
G. PHYSICAL DUTIES:
- Ability to perform duties including bending, pushing, lifting, stooping and climbing.
- May have prolonged sitting.
- May have prolonged driving.
- Ability to reach overhead.
- May lift up to 30 pounds and assist in lifting clients.
H. STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE:
- Effectiveness in performing the duties and responsibilities as described above.
- Ability to function as a part of the team.
- Ability to present and maintain a positive and professional image.
- Ability to effectively implement individual client plans.
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