Commercial Driver

HANAC, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

HANAC, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Driver to provide transportation services for older adults in Astoria, NY. The role covers bringing clients to senior centers, grocery shopping, and community activities in a company van, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include assisting passengers, maintaining logs, delivering meals, and supporting route scheduling. A valid CDL with passenger endorsements and a DOT medical certificate are required, with preference for bilingual

Qualifications

• Valid NYS CDL with Passenger Endorsements and 1+ years of driving experience.
• Commercial driving experience preferred.
• Drivers must maintain Department of Transportation medical certificate with yearly drug testing.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Must be able to use computer (Office, Adobe, Google workspace).
• Bilingual in Spanish or Greek is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport elderly clients in company van to and from senior centers as scheduled.
• Assist clients into and out of the van, when necessary.
• Ensure safety of clients on board by requiring use of seatbelts and safety devices.
• Legibly complete passenger log daily.
• Collect participants’ contributions daily.
• Deliver food to senior centers when needed.
• Make trips to the bank, post office, etc.
• Assist driver's supervisor in scheduling routes.
• Any additional tasks assigned by the program director.

Skills

Valid NYS CDL with Passenger Endorse.

1+ years driving experience

DOT medical certificate with yearly DR

English literacy

Computer literacy

Bilingual in Spanish or Greek

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Adobe

Job description

Commercial Driver Position Type: Hourly (Non-Exempt) Hourly Rate: $24.00 Work schedule: Monday through Friday (7.30AM – 3.30 PM) Location: 27-40 Hoyt Avenue South, Astoria, NY, 11102
HANAC, Inc— originally founded by George Douris as the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee— is a New York City-based multi-faceted social services organization. The organization was founded in 1972 to serve the needs of vulnerable populations throughout New York City.

Job Summary

Provides transportation to older adults for individual and group rides to senior centers, grocery shopping, stores, museums, community centers, and social events and gatherings.

Essential duties may include but are not limited to:

• Safely transport elderly clients in company van to and from senior centers as scheduled.
• Assist clients into and out of the van, when necessary, and be able to determine that need.
• Ensure safety of clients on board by requiring use of seatbelts, wheelchair brackets, and other safety devices.
• Legibly complete passenger log on a daily basis;
• Collectparticipants’ contributions on a daily basis;
• Deliver food to various senior centers when needed;
• Make trips to the bank, post office, and etc. as assigned;
• Assist driver's supervisor in scheduling routes;
• Any additional tasks required and/or assigned by the program director.

Vehicle Maintenance

• Maintain vehicle in clean and operating condition.
• Inspect vehicle daily and report any operational or structural defects to supervisor.
• Sanitize the bus after every individual and group ride.
• Oversee routine maintenance, repairs, and cleaning of vehicle (fuel, oil changes, tires, etc.).
• Maintain gasoline and mileage records daily.
• Organize vehicle repair log in maintenance books.
• Pick up vehicle and return it to the garage at the end of the day.
• Any additional tasks that may be required.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsements and 1+ years of driving experience.
• Commercial driving experience preferred.
• Drivers must maintain Department of Transportation medical certificate with yearly drug testing.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English,
• Must be able to use computer (Office, Adobe, Google workspace), and office equipment.
• Bilingual inSpanish or Greek is desirable but not required.