Driver

HANAC, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

HANAC, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Driver in College Point, NY 11356. The role pays an hourly rate of $18.0353 and involves transporting clients to senior centers, shopping, social events, and local destinations. Schedule is Monday–Wednesday, 8:00am–3:30pm with a half-hour meal break at 12:00.

The Driver will ensure client safety, assist with loading and unloading, and perform routine vehicle maintenance and logs as required. Strong English skills and local area knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Knowledge of College Point, Whitestone, Flushing, and Bayside areas.
• Clean, valid NYS driver’s license with 5 years driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport clients in company van to and from various destinations as scheduled.
• Escort and assist clients from apartments to vehicle and back as needed.
• Ensure safety of clients on board by requiring seatbelts and other safety devices.
• Assist in scheduling routes.
• Legibly complete passenger log daily.
• Record participant contributions daily in lock box.
• Occasionally deliver food to clients' homes as directed.

Skills

English proficiency

Area knowledge (Northern Queens)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Driver
Position Type: Part-Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt)
Hourly Rate: $18.0353
Work Schedule:
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 8:00am-3:30pm; Meal Break: 12pm-12:30pm
Location: 13-28 123rd Street – College Point NY 11356

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.

The Driver will provide client transportation to and from senior centers, shopping, social events, and local transportation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Safely transport clients in company van to and from various destinations as scheduled.
• Escort and assist clients from apartments to vehicle and back, when necessary and ability to determine that need.
• Ensure safety of clients on board by requiring use of seatbelts, wheelchair brackets, and any other safety devises.
• Assist in scheduling of routes.
• Legibly complete passenger log on a daily basis.
• Collect and record participant contributions on a daily basis in lock box
• On occasion, as per driver’s supervisor, deliver food to client’s homes

Vehicle Maintenance:

• Maintain that vehicle is always in clean and good operating condition.
• Inspect vehicle daily and report any operational or structural defects to supervisor immediately.
• Oversee routine maintenance, repair, and cleaning of vehicle (fuel fill, oil changing, tire rotation/change, etc.).
• Maintain gasoline and mileage records daily.
• Maintain vehicle repair log in maintenance books
• Any other tasks as may be required.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED is a must
• Clean, validNYS Driver’s License with 5 years driving experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English language.
• Knowledge of the northern Queens area, particularly the College Point, Whitestone, Flushing, and Bayside areas.