Van Driver P/T

Description

Hourly Pay Range per 1st quartile: $19.19 - $21.20

Why Work for Goodwill Southern New England?!

• Performance-based bonuses
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan contributions
• Tuition and gym reimbursement
• Emergency assistance funds
• Paid time off
• And more depending on position!

SUMMARY:

Drive minibus or van to transport individuals receiving services, trainees, or company personnel by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct Pre and Post-Trip Inspections on Agency owned / leased vehicles in strict accordance with Agency policy. Document inspections and mileage (for each trip) and other reporting as required by the Agency and other regulatory requirements. Submit completed documentation to Transportation Coordinator and communicate any maintenance or safety concerns immediately.

Drive vehicle from individual or central loading area to community locations or other destination according to assigned schedule.

Assist passengers into and out of vehicle as more fully described in the Physical Demands section of the job description. Assess physical environment of all service locations, to include but not be limited to, 432 Washington Avenue, North Haven, community work sites, senior centers, recreational facilities and other community settings, vehicles used for transport of individuals, and sidewalks, walkways, corridors, parking lots and other pathways used while escorting individuals to/from Agency vehicles, to avoid potential hazards, including those that may occur in crowded conditions. Report safety hazards to immediate supervisor or to appropriate personnel.

Secure passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip. Insure proper use of seat belts and other approved safety equipment for passengers.

Operate radio or similar device to communicate with base station or other vehicles to report disruption of service.

Clean and service vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.

Keep records of trips and behavior of passengers, via Program Incident Report.

Perform delivery of interoffice mail to various Agency locations, as assigned.

Clean off vehicles following instances of inclement weather. Assist with preparation of vehicles in anticipation of inclement weather.

Perform other duties as required or directed.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three to twelve months related experience and/or training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to complete basic forms such as Incident Reports. Ability to communicate effectively with passengers and other customers of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to comprehend and follow set schedules.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions and to follow set schedules. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Connecticut Driver’s License in good standing. Ability to secure a CT Public Service License (PSL) within 90 days of date of hire.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to obtain approved certification in physical / psychological management training (i.e., PMT) CPR and First Aid.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel