Location
Gardner, MA | United States
Job description
The Driver will maintain regular communication with appropriate Transit staff in regard to the riders (wheelchair and ambulatory). The hours of employment may vary depending on job assignment; however, could result in 10 to 30 hours per week.
Responsibilities and Duties: - The Driver will ensure the safe daily transportation of clients under their supervision.
- The Driver will assist riders, when necessary, in boarding and debarking vehicle; use of seat belts, etc. This includes pushing and pulling of wheelchairs and safely securing the passenger.
- The Driver must always be on the van while riders are, as they are not to be left unattended on vans.
- The Driver Attend in-service and mandatory training sessions as required.
- The Driver Drivers carry and maintain route logs, vehicle checklist, time card and cellular phone.
- The Driver notifies office immediately of any emergency or unusual situation to receive further instructions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screen, CORI, fingerprinting and the ability to obtain a hackney license. All fees associated to these requirements are paid by GAAMHA, Inc.
Qualifications: High School Graduate with a minimum of two years full-time employment of which six months must have been in a related field. Substitutions for education: High School equivalency test, GED, in combination with experience and training in industry, which in the judgment of the Transit Supervisor, would meet the job requirements. A minimum of three years driving experience is required. Applicants must also have an acceptable driving record..
Supervision Given: The Driver supervises their assigned riders.
Supervision Received: The Driver is supervised directly by the Transit Supervisor.
Supervision Received: Variable hours Monday through Friday. Mornings and afternoons available.
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