CDL Van Driver (Per Diem)

Town-of-Glastonbury; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Personal leave

Voluntary deferred compensation

Job summary

Town of Glastonbury is seeking a part-time Dial-A-Ride driver under the Senior Services division. The role requires operating buses, vans, and cars safely to doctor visits, trips, and errands for seniors and others with special needs.

Responsibilities include ensuring rider safety, performing basic vehicle checks, maintaining records, and coordinating with the office and other drivers by radio. A valid CDL with passenger endorsement is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL with passenger endorsement required.
• Two years of experience driving the public in a similar setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses, vans, and cars safely to destinations and observe traffic laws.
• Guard riders’ well-being during entry, ride, and exit; report issues to supervisor.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance checks and document inspections, mileage, and hours.

Skills

Safe driving

Road safety

Radio communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CDL with passenger endorsement

Tools

Vehicle maintenance basics

Job description

THIS ROLE WITH SENIOR SERVICES IS TO COVER SHIFTS WHILE OTHER DRIVERS ARE UNAVAILABLE. THIS IS ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS ONLY WITH A VARIED SCHEDULE.This position is eligible for paid sick and personal leave. Voluntary deferred compensation savings are available. Benefits are subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of Town policies and benefit plans.GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Under general supervision of the Senior Center Supervisor, incumbent is responsible for the safe and timely driving of a vehicle to transport senior citizens and those with special needs to doctor’s appointments, special trips, and errands, and returns them to their homes; drives for other Town-sponsored programs such as Youth and Family Services and Park and Recreation programs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Drives vehicles to and from destinations in a safe manner, observing all traffic laws, and adjusting to road and weather conditions.Guards riders’ well-being while entering/exiting vehicle and while en route; reports problems to supervisor.Conducts basic vehicle maintenance tasks and safety checks prior to driving.Completes records of inspection, mileage, trip/cancellation count and hours.Reviews the daily schedule and plans best routes for the safe and efficient transportation of riders.Communicates via radio with office & other Dial-A-Ride drivers.OTHER DUTIES:Performs other duties as required.CONFIDENTIALITY:Maintains confidentiality of records and information as appropriateCONDUCT:Observes safe work practicesObserves all traffic lawsRepresents the Town in a professional and courteous manner at all timesDEPENDABILITY:Regularly attends and is punctual for workQUALIFICATIONS PROFILE:Knowledge of and considerable skill in the safe operation of buses, vans and carsKnowledge of state traffic lawsKnowledge of typical destinations visited by special populations and best routesKnowledge of and ability to perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks and safety checksConsiderable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, senior citizens, disabled persons and the general publicConsiderable ability to make important driving decisions involving traffic and weather conditionsPHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to push/pull/lift objects of 25 pounds; ability to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of timeAbility to perform simple motor skills such as standing, walking, stooping, etc. Ability to perform moderately difficult manipulative skills such as drivingAbility to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as shifting gears on vehicleAbility to see objects far away as in driving, ability to see objects closely as in reading a map or directions,Ability to hear normal sounds with background noise, distinguish voice patterns and communicate with speech as in using a telephone or communication with the public, staff and/or volunteersAbility to concentrate on moderate detail with frequent interruptionMINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:High School diploma or equivalentTwo (2) years of work experience driving the public in a similar settingLICENSE OR CERTIFICATION:Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsementNOTE: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and responsibility. Incumbent must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.