Transportation Driver

Community Resource Network of Florida is seeking a compassionate, dependable driver to join our team.  Our drivers transport Adults with Intellectual/Developmental disabilities to their life skills day program as well as community outings in the Port Charlotte area.  

As a Driver you will play a vital role in helping individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities by assuring their safe transportation to and from their designated locations.   

Our drivers have assigned vehicles which are Ford HD Transit vans.  Each van is equipped with a camera system and GPS Tracking.

Hours will be based on the route assigned.  A typical day shift would be an AM/PM timeframe for drop off and pick (specific start and end times may vary by day depending on route) 7:00 a.m. - 9:00a.m. and then 2:00 p.m.- 5:30/6:00 p.m.  Monday-Friday.  Community outings take place mid-morning, on specific days of the week. This position will be between 36-40 hours per week.  Upon occasion there may be an opportunity for additional hours to assist with special events in the program as well. 

Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with passengers.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the individuals.
• Ensure vehicle is operated in compliance with applicable traffic regulations, ordinances and laws in the jurisdiction in which being operated.
• Inspect vehicle to identify needed maintenance.
• Sanitize and clean vehicles daily following routes, removing any trash and/or debris.
• Ensure individuals are accounted for and transportation logs are completed daily.
• Assist each passenger in boarding and departing the vehicle, ensuring that they have entered their destination safely.

• Skills and Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED
• Must pass level 2 background check & drug screening.
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid State of Florida driver’s license
• Clean driving record 
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stretch and have full range of motion.

Full time employment includes benefits, PTO, and 401K