Driver (Part Time/Full Time)

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Norfolk: Looking for a driver to work from 9AM to 1PM. Must be able to lift up-to 50 lbs repeatedly. (20 Hours a week)

Norfolk: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 8:30AM - 3:30PM (28 hours)

• Operates a variety of vehicle as assigned and picks up elderly and disabled persons and assists them in and out of vehicles
• Delivers meals to wellness centers
• Ensures vans, cars and coolers are properly cleaned, fueled and maintained
• Ensures safety of customers, the general public, and themselves by practicing safe door to door service and defensive driving skills
• Enforces and follows sanitation and health regulations
• Notifies transportation supervisor or dispatches of unusual events, emergencies, customer incidents and accidents in accordance with established agency policy and procedures
• Attends required education and training programs
• Performs clerical/computer tasks as needed, to include entering time worked into timekeeping system and completing annual compliance modules
• Attends mandatory quarterly staff meetings (held on Saturdays)
• Performs additional tasks as required

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing vehicles
• Versed in traffic laws and regulations governing van operation
• Skill and care in the operation of the equipment
• Able to comprehend and follow oral and written directions
• Works well independently on assigned tasks
• Communicates clearly with co-workers, leaders, clients, and the general public
• Capable of making decisions with minimal supervisor by prioritizing and organizing duties
• Basic computer skills, including email, electronic time keeping
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on a repetitive and frequent basis and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Requires frequent reaching, balancing, and/or pushing to assist persons in and out of agency vehicles
• Ability to safely handle persons of varying weights and heights who are mobile, utilize walkers and canes, or are in wheelchairs
• Requires agility to repetitively climb in and out of agency vehicles on a frequent basis

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year experience in the operation of motorized equipment
• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record with a +2 or above point balance
• Able to pass a background check and drug/alcohol screening

Salary Description

15.45 per hour