What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver - Full Time position at Wendell Foster?
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Wendell Foster is interested in hiring an energetic Full-Time Driver for our Transportation Department to join the team of #DifferenceMakers!
What matters to you:
- Starting pay of $17.25/hour, with additional compensation based on relevant driving experience.
- Earn Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month after 60 days, plus pet benefits
- 403(b) retirement – automatic 2% company contribution plus company match up to 3% after 1 year of employment and 1,000 hours worked
- One-time annual salary life insurance coverage at no cost to you
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is free to all employees and their immediate family members
- Tuition reimbursement program available
- On-the-job training
- Employee recognition giveaways throughout the year
What matters to us:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. required
- Per insurance requirements, must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age
- Knowledge of vehicles, specifications, and vehicle maintenance, including vehicles used to transport individuals with disabilities
- Valid driver's license, insurable driving record, and ability to drive facility vehicles required
- Possess or be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications (training provided)
Essential Functions:
- Conducts pre- and post-trip inspections while completing a Daily Report to include maintenance issues
- Ensures assigned vehicles are clean inside and swept out at the end of the day, along with other end-of-day procedures
- Ensures vehicles are properly equipped and stocked with required equipment and supplies each day
- Transports passengers according to the safest and shortest route possible
- Assists with the coordination and assignment of transportation routes and provides information to dispatch
- Possesses knowledge of, implements, and maintains approved routes
- Adheres to written instructions and policies concerning passengers
- Maintains and uses the current and approved manifest
Other important information:
Wendell Foster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected
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