Driver - trainee

Full-Time

Berkeley Schedule

8a-8a

JKV EMS Driver/EMT Trainee Pathway:

This program will provide opportunity for individuals to gain EMS Driver/first responder experience while pursuing the Missouri EMT-B license.

This is a full-time, temporary position as a EMS Driver/EMT Trainee that will last no more than 8 months. The pay will be $16.00/hour. The Trainee will be required to have a Missouri Class E driver’s license at time of hire. The Trainee will be required to complete the Emergency Medical Response (EMR) 40-hour training course and obtain the EMR and CPR certifications within 30 days of hire.

Trainees that are successful in obtaining their Missouri EMT-B license within 8 months of hire will be considered for transfer to the regular, full-time EMS Driver/EMT position. That will increase the pay to $17.00/hour. They will also be eligible for reimbursement of $1,000.00 towards their Missouri EMT-B tuition cost.

If at any point in the process from date of hire through the pathway the Trainee is not completing required steps successfully, they will be subject to separation of employment. Additionally, this is still considered an at-will employment position.

• John Knox Village reserves the right to modify or cancel any program with or without notification at any time.

JOB SUMMARY

Operates a van in providing transportation from metro emergency rooms to other facilities, under the immediate supervision of the Public Safety Manager and/or the Dispatcher who acts as communications link for the Director of Public Safety. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Drives passenger van to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule. Keeps passenger safety a top priority at all times.
• Performs Emergency Medical Response functions as necessary.
• Assists passengers with getting into or out of vehicle and assists with baggage.
• Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
• Complies with local traffic regulation and safety precautions for passengers.
• Reports delays, accidents, and traffic violations.
• Inspect bus and maintain proper levels of gas, oil, and water before departure.
• May load or unload baggage or express checked by passengers in baggage compartment.
• Transports and secures passengers luggage, groceries, and wheelchair.
• Spends a majority of the day driving a passenger van.
• Keeps vehicle clean inside and out.
• Must have excellent customer service and listening skills.

• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor/Manager as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• This position requires the level of education typically acquired by a course of study leading to a high school diploma or GED.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have a valid MO Class E (or higher) driver’s license at time of hire.
• Emergency Medical Response (EMR) certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• CPR Certification for healthcare providers must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge and Skills (required unless otherwise noted) :

• Prior commercial driving experience preferred.
• Beginner level Microsoft Office software knowledge (Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook) required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, handbooks, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Handles stress well, gets along with others and maintains acceptable standards of conduct.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.

• The associate may be required to interact with individuals with challenged mental capacities.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• The associate is exposed to varying degrees of temperature extremes, particularly outdoors. Activities occur inside and outside.
• All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency.

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy Work – The driver’s physical demands include maximum occasional lift of 23 lbs. from floor to 50 in; maximum occasional carry of 23 lbs. for 50 ft; maximum occasional horizontal push/pull force of 40 lbs. for 10 feet; maximum occasional vertical push force of 55 lbs. at 24 in; maximum frequent grip of 20 lbs.; maximum occasional climb of 12 in; maximum occasional forward reach of 55 in; maximum occasional overhead reach of 66 in; maximum frequent lateral reach of 48 in; occasional bending, rouching, kneeling, frequent neck rotation; continuous hand coordination; occasional fine motor coordination; continuous food coordination; occasional standing and walking; continuous sitting.
• The associate is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, wet, or slippery surfaces.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally form position to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, making discriminations in sound.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/GIVEN

Reports to the Public Safety Supervisor. Takes work direction from Lead Transportation and Dispatcher.

EOE/D/V

Nicotine-Free Workplace

Post-Offer Background Check and Drug Screen Required

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Experience

• CPR certification for healthcare providers must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Emergency Medical Response (EMR) training must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Must possess a Missouri Class E Driver's License (or higher) at time of hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)