What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fulltime Driver/ Backup Dispatcher position at Project NOW, Inc.?
SUMMARY: Transports seniors, disabled persons, and the general public in Rock Island & Mercer Counties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties as assigned.
Drive passenger vans and/or light-duty buses to transport people.
Check vehicles daily; report all mechanical problems immediately.
Report all accidents immediately and complete required reports.
Follow all traffic laws and other regulations/policies.
Keep accurate records of bus usage, number of transports, fuel cost, mileage, and other required data.
Follows schedule as given by the dispatcher, will not deviate unless expressly given permission.
Keeps dispatcher notified of the location at all times.
Escort customers to and from the bus when required.
Keep the bus clean and neat in appearance.
Complete all paperwork in a timely fashion.
Attends training as required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization. Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurability.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of three (3) years of driving history with a documented good driving record.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds as required to assist the passengers to and from the van.
Project NOW is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives our mission. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.
Positions within Project NOW are primarily grant-funded and funding decreases can affect our staffing needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties as assigned.
Drive passenger vans and/or light-duty buses to transport people.
Check vehicles daily; report all mechanical problems immediately.
Report all accidents immediately and complete required reports.
Follow all traffic laws and other regulations/policies.
Keep accurate records of bus usage, number of transports, fuel cost, mileage, and other required data.
Follows schedule as given by the dispatcher, will not deviate unless expressly given permission.
Keeps dispatcher notified of the location at all times.
Escort customers to and from the bus when required.
Keep the bus clean and neat in appearance.
Complete all paperwork in a timely fashion.
Attends training as required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization. Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurability.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of three (3) years of driving history with a documented good driving record.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds as required to assist the passengers to and from the van.
Project NOW is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives our mission. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.
Positions within Project NOW are primarily grant-funded and funding decreases can affect our staffing needs.
Salary : $15 - $17