COA VAN DRIVER TEMPORARY (DECEMBER 15 - MAY 15)

Arlington; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Council on Aging is seeking a temporary Van Driver for the December 15 – May 15 period. The position pays $21.77 per hour and involves transporting elderly and disabled citizens to various destinations.

You will work under the supervision of the Transportation Coordinator, driving a lift-equipped van in all weather, with duties including safety checks, record-keeping, and passenger assistance. The role requires high school completion, driving experience, CPR/First Aid certification, and a valid

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• One year of driving experience in comparable weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Transports elderly and disabled citizens to and from destinations such as medical offices, hospitals, and meal sites.
• Assists passengers entering and exiting the van and provides physical assistance as necessary.
• Monitors van condition (tires, gas, oil) and reports issues to supervisor.
• Maintains daily logs and related records.

Education

Massachusetts driver’s license

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

COA VAN DRIVER TEMPORARY (DECEMBER 15 - MAY 15)

VAN DRIVER

Hourly Rate: $21.77 per hour

Monday and Thursday (14 hours per week)

Definition

Responsible for transporting elderly and disabled citizens to and from appointed destinations; all other related work, as required.

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the Transportation Coordinator.

Performs routine work of a repetitive nature which involves the exercise of considerable caution and safety when driving passengers to and from various locations. Works independently and exercises judgment involving transportation issues.

Work Environment

Work is performed on the road, with exposure to all weather conditions, hazards and conditions associated with driving.

The employee operates standard office equipment and a lift-equipped passenger van.

Performance of duties requires constant contact with passengers.

Errors could result in considerable delay or loss of service, personal injury, injury to others, damage to equipment, and legal repercussions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Transports elderly and disabled citizens to and from various destinations, such as, medical offices, hospitals, special events and meal sites; assists passengers entering and exiting the van; provides physical assistance, as necessary.
• Monitors condition of van including tires, gas, oil, and body; reports problems or deficiencies to supervisor; maintains cleanliness of vehicles at all times.
• Maintains daily logs and related records.
• Performs similar or related work, as required, or as situation dictates.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

High school graduation, or equivalent, and one year of experience driving in comparable weather conditions; experience working with elderly persons desirable; experience operating manual/automatic lift and communications equipment; or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

Additional Requirements

• Valid Class D Massachusetts motor vehicle operator's license.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid
• MARTAP Certifications (Training provided through the Council on Aging)

Knowledge, Ability, and Skill

General knowledge of the town street system and community facilities. Knowledge of operation of a passenger van with lift.

Ability to interact with elderly and disabled persons in a positive and sensitive manner. Ability to understand and follow oral instructions and read forms and maps. Ability to function well in stressful or emergency situations. Ability to work independently.

Must have a good driving record and skill in driving a van in all types of weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

Moderate physical effort required when driving for long periods of time; intermittent strenuous physical effort is required to operate wheelchair lift and physically assist passengers, occasionally lifting more than 100 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use hands to operate equipment and reach with hands and arms and operate, steer, and maneuver a commercial vehicle under various weather conditions.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.