Van Driver

Description

POSITION PURPOSE: 

Under general supervision, to operate a client transportation vehicle over designated

routes within an established time schedule. To transport clients to and from program activities and

appointments. To perform daily inspections of the transportation equipment, ensuring the safety of all

passengers. To perform other related duties as required.

Responsibilities:

1. Drives client transportation equipment safely and efficiently.

2. Maintain appropriate client behavior in a transportation vehicle.

3. Drives a transportation vehicle over assigned routes in accordance with an established time

schedule.

4. Maintains the transportation vehicle in a clean and orderly condition, and inspects and reports

mechanical defects or malfunctions.

5. Adheres to policies and procedures in maintaining appropriate client behavior.

6. Completes the daily transportation activity record, including number of clients transported,

mileage, type of trip, and standby time.

7. Sweeps, cleans and refuels the transportation vehicle.

8. Performs other related duties as required.

Shift:

Part-time, Tuesday and Thursday 3pm-9pm. Saturday and Sunday 8am-4:30pm. 

Requirements

• Must have two-years of continuous sobriety prior to hire, if a recovering alcoholic or drug addict.
• One year of experience in the transportation of clients preferred.
• Must have the ability to interact with staff and clients in a professional manner.
• Must have the ability to handle stressful and demanding situations, while maintaining exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description.
• Knowledge of safe driving practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of basic first aid procedures and methods preferred.
• Current record (two years) of no felonies or substance abuse convictions.
• One year of experience in the transportation of clients preferred.
• Must be 25+ years old
• Must have a valid driver’s license.