Cedar Bus Company LLC
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure transportation and workplace safety policies are in compliance with company, state and federal regulations.
Safely transport clients to and from programs in the mornings and afternoons.
Ensure that the bus is always kept clean.
Ensure safety of all clients. This includes securing wheelchair bound clients as well as operating the wheelchair lift and checking working condition of seatbelts.
Keep your routes updated and dispatch abreast of any issues that may arise (e.g. running behind schedule).
Report all disciplinary issues to operations staff so appropriate measures can be taken.
Assist clients with getting on and off the bus as needed.
Be flexible and assist other routes as needed.
Work as a member of a team - with drivers, operations staff.
Attend periodic regular safety trainings.
Buckling of client's seatbelts and checking periodically that clients remain buckled.
Assist driver with directions as needed.
Cleaning bus during course of duty shift
Filling out run sheet data.
Being dependable and on time.
All other job duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager and/or his or her designee.
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED
Be at least 18 years of age
Ability to pull and push 250 lbs. and lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to sit for long periods of time and bend to secure wheelchair bound clients
Ability to display empathy towards clients
Willingness to grow within the company.
Preferred Qualifications
Applicable transportation industry experience
Experience with transportation, logistics, or navigation software
Experience using electronics and tablets
Experience in transporting individuals who have developmental disabilities
First aid qualified
Starting Rate: $16.00 per hour
Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Over the past 15 years, our commitment to quality and focus on innovation has allowed us to develop into the largest non-emergency health and human services transporter in New York State. We approach transportation with the understanding that collaboration is crucial to creating a better care delivery model. As an organization, we take great pride in providing individuals with disabilities access to various places in our community through transportation services.