Bus Monitor

Transport LLC; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); Sur place; USD 18 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cedar Bus Company LLC in City of Poughkeepsie, NY, is hiring a driver to safely transport clients to and from programs. You will help maintain a clean bus, ensure client safety including wheelchair procedures, and assist with boarding and directions as needed.

The role requires strong reliability, empathy, and a willingness to grow within the company while adhering to state and federal regulations. Training and team coordination are part of the duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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 and bend to assist wheelchair clients.
• Empathy towards clients.
• Willingness to grow within the company.

Responsabilités

• Safely transport clients to and from programs.
• Ensure bus safety and cleanliness.
• Secure wheelchair bound clients and operate the wheelchair lift, check seatbelts.
• Maintain updated routes and inform operations of issues.
• Assist clients on/off the bus and with directions as needed.
• Be a team player with drivers and operations staff.
• Attend periodic safety trainings.

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

Description du poste

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.