Vehicle Operation & DeliveryPassenger Transport Driving
About the job
Requirements
Experience with either elders or people with disabilities.
Must maintain a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Must successfully pass random drug and alcohol testing and enroll in a drug consortium for random testing.
Must complete and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
Must pass CORI and child protective services background checks.
Must be able to work with others as part of a team and communicate effectively.
Responsibilities
Safely transport program participants, including individuals in wheelchairs as needed, to and from the Adult Day Health Program site according to the schedule approved by the Site Coordinator.
Drive participants to other appointments and events as needed.
Transport participants according to established safety rules and Department of Transportation road regulations.
Secure and maintain all required safety equipment in the vehicle.
Follow the Vehicle Maintenance Protocol and inform the Transportation Coordinator of service needs.
Report problems or maintenance concerns to the Transportation Coordinator.
Keep the exterior and interior of vans clean and free of potentially hazardous materials.
Assist at sites as needed.
Ensure all passengers wear secured seatbelts and wheelchairs are secured with tie-downs according to Department of Transportation regulations.
Maintain a daily transportation log.
Complete a daily pre-trip and post-trip inspection form.
Drive a paratransit van as needed to meet transportation needs.
Desired Qualifications
Experience driving commercial vehicles.
***FSA is offering a $500 signing bonus***
Family Service Association is seeking an experienced part time (30 hours plus) Van Driver for our Adult Day Health Program in Raynham, MA. The position starts between $18-$19 an hour and the hours are Monday - Friday split shift from 6:30am - 9:30am and 1:30pm - 4:30pm. No weekends and no major holidays.
The ideal Van Driver will safely transport program participants including individuals in wheelchairs as needed to and from the Adult Day Health Program site according to a schedule approved by the Site Coordinator. The Van Driver will drive to other appointments and events as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Transport program participants according to established safety rules and road regulations, set by D.O.T.
Secure and maintain all required safety equipment in the vehicle.
Follow the Vehicle Maintenance Protocol and keep the Transportation Coordinator informed of all service needs.
Report any problems or maintenance concerns to the Transportation Coordinator.
Keep exterior and interior of vans clean and free of potentially hazardous materials.
Assist at sites as needed.
Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
Ensure that all passengers have secured seatbelts at all times. Ensure wheelchairs are secure with tie downs at all times according to DOT regulations.
Maintain a daily transportation log.
Complete a Daily Pre and Post Trip Inspection Form.
Will drive para van as needed to ensure transportation needs are meet.
Education and Experience:
Experience with either elders or the disabled (ADH).
Experience driving commercial vehicles preferred.
Must possess an ability to work with others as part of a team and communicate effectively.
Requirements:
Must maintain a valid drivers license with good driving record.
Must be able to successfully pass a random drug and alcohol test in addition to being enrolled in a drug consortium for random testing.
Complete and maintain CPR and First Aid certified.
***Candidates must pass CORI and CPS (child protective services) background checks.***
About our Agency
Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 135-year tradition of high quality.
Family Service Association is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.