Van Driver

Van Driver
Senior Center
FLSA Non-Exempt
Unbenefited (Part-Time Wage Schedule, Level 2)

Job Summary:
The Van Driver is responsible for providing rides to older adults aged sixty and older and disabled persons. The Van Driver will receive a daily schedule with rides booked by seniors. The Van Driver must be able to adapt to demand response requests for same day ride bookings, when possible. Schedule is Tuesdays 8:00am-4:00pm, Wednesdays 8:30am-1:00pm, and Thursdays 8:30am-3:00pm.

Major Duties:
• Safely operate a paratransit 8-passenger van taking clients to medical appointments, shopping, and other destinations.
• Attend required training on safety driving, wheelchair securement, alcohol & drug awareness and CPR.
• Follow a daily van dispatching schedule from demand response phone calls received including calling patrons as needed.
• Provide transportation for special trips to grocery shopping, lunches, picnics, and other
destinations.
• Helps to maintain the Senior Center record keeping system called MySeniorCenter.
• Keep accurate electronic records of rides given to clients and demographic information collected, must meet all reporting requirements timely.
• Communicate effectively with Senior Center Director and staff regarding transportation needs and issues.
• Complete and record daily inspection of van operational functions: wipers, horn, tires, wheel chair lift etc.

Minimum Qualifications:
Driver must be able to drive an eight-passenger paratransit van, interact well with others, and be patient and dependable. Must be able to pass a CORl and SORI check and, motor vehicle driver record check. Must have a valid driver's license.

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