Driver
Responsible for: safely, appropriately, and judiciously transporting customers from CHI locations to various community facilities.
ENTRY LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Education: HS Diploma or GED preferred.
- Experience: Previous driving experience preferred.
- Certificates or Licenses: Valid NYS driver's license and clean driving record.
- Communication: Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
- Physical Performance: Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects, walk distances, and climb stairs.
- Reasoning Ability: make judgment calls, perform proper notifications, and make appropriate decisions.
- Other Skills: Ability to relate to the underserved, homeless, and disabled populations. Work independently or as part of a team, be organized, assume responsibility, work well under pressure, be flexible, and must be even-tempered, Ability to provide a safe, secure environment, and to identify and defuse conflicts until a CHI social services staff member provides professional intervention.
JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position.
- Transports customers to various locations specified on Transportation Request with Agency van.
- Schedules daily routes, prioritizing trips to the Department of Social Service, Department of Labor, and housing appointments for customers.
- Maintains van in pristine condition, ensuring cleanliness inside and out.
- Monitors and schedules routine maintenance of van (inspections, oil changes, tire rotation, etc.)
- Reviews transportation requests with respective Supervisor.
- Maintains accurate documentation of runs; logging mileage and destinations.
- Adheres to proper use of company resources (cell phones, office supplies, vehicles, etc.).
- Must be able to multitask, be flexible, and maintain a high level of attention to details. Does not fraternize with customers; maintains a professional boundaries.
- Drives within posted speed limits and ensures that all passengers wear required safety belts.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary: $20.20 per hour ($42,016 per year)