Driver

Cooney Transport Ltd.; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooney Transport Ltd. is seeking a dedicated transporter to assist residents with safe loading and unloading from facility-approved vehicles and to ensure timely transportation to appointments and activities.

The role requires lifting up to 75 pounds, CNA training with CE maintenance, and a valid driver’s license. A flexible, safety-minded individual will thrive in this position with opportunities to contribute to community health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or a GED.
• Must be at least 25 years old.
• Must have a valid Driver's License (DL).
• No traffic crimes in the last 7 years; DUI, DWS, reckless driving or felonies restricted.
• Pass a drug screen and background check.
• Ability to read, write and understand job-related instructions and manuals.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers and residents.
• Reasoning ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions (written, oral, diagram, schedule).
• Must have CNA training and maintain CE for certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with loading and unloading from facility-approved vehicles.
• Ensure safe transportation of residents to medical appointments and activities.
• Maintain interior and exterior of facility vehicles; monitor maintenance logs and schedule maintenance.
• Lift and mobilize residents; capable of handling up to 75 pounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GPS familiarity

Safety awareness

Reading & comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assists residents with loading and unloading from facility approved vehicles. Ensures the safe transportation of residents to scheduled medical appointments or other approved activities, resident outings, etc. Maintains the interior and exterior of facility vehicles to promote safe and comfortable transport for the residents and project a positive image in the community. Monitors vehicle maintenance logs and delivers vehicle for regularly scheduled maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, etc. All other duties as assigned

Must be flexible with work time (in the event a resident appointment or activity runs late

Must have training and be able to return demonstrate safe clinical based transfer techniques for: Ingress Egress of Mobile Patients with Van Transfer of patients into and out of Wheelchair Properly securing WC bound residents into bays in Vans Must be able to lift transfer and mobilize patient weights of up to 70 pounds by self in confined areas inside Van.

Must be able to make complex decisions involving highly dependent patient base.

Supervisory Requirements This position has no supervisor responsibilities Qualification Education and/or Experience Minimum of a High School Diploma or a GED Minimum - 25 years old Must have a valid DL Must be familiar with GPS and local driving area. No Traffic Crimes in the last 7 years. DUI, DWS, Reckless Driving, No Traffic Felonies. Multiple DUI, or DWS, Leaving Scene with Injuries, Assault with Vehicle Not more than 2 moving violations in 3 years Not more than one accident in 3 years

Pass a drug screen and background check Language Skills Ability to read, write and understand job related instructions and manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and resident situations.

Reasoning Ability to solve practical problems.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the Microsoft Suite products. Must have successfully completed CNA training and maintain all CE to maintain certification.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and talk, read or hear.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.