Substitute - Driver

Job Responsibilities: Operate a 14-passenger body on chassis vehicle transporting individuals to and from their work sites, recreational events, and day programs. Assist riders getting on/off the vehicle as needed. Maintain safety on the vehicle that includes ensuring all individuals are in their seats and wearing a seat belt when the vehicle is operational. Assist individuals in an emergency. Adhere to the pre-trip daily/weekly/monthly maintenance and preventive checklist. Ensuring that first aid and OSHA kits are replenished and checked monthly or as needed. Obey all local and state laws of the road; adhering to agency cell phone policy. The driver will personally clean the inside of the vehicle: sweep isles, flooring, windows, wipe down seats with disinfectant and all other surfaces as needed. Complete all necessary record keeping/paperwork and submit on time to Director of Transportation. Notify Director of Transportation if repairs are needed on vehicles as soon as possible and the proper person is notified for safety inspection and oil change. Maintain working relationship with individual's families and other employees. Be empathic to individual needs. Operate wheelchair lift safely with individuals. Use ADP mobile solutions for timekeeping. Assist the Director of Transportation as needed

Requirements: Licensed U.S. driver with a good driving record for the past three years of continuous driving experience and meets the Agency's insurance requirements. Physically able to operate vehicle safely and operate wheelchair lift. Physically able to enter vehicle without steps if steps are not available. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Minimum high school diploma or GEDMaintain a valid driver's license that is acceptable to agency standards. Good written and verbal communication skills The ability to attend and pass onsite training classes within the first 30 days of hire. Must pass Criminal and Child Protective Services Background investigations conducted for all employees Be able to perform pre-trip inspection/maintenance checks. Provide a MVR annually to Director of Transportation. Adhere to random and annual drug testing. During first 6-8 weeks, applicant will be attending training to learn the driving routes of program participants. Must be compassionate and organized.