Driver

Paycom - ATS; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a dedicated driver to transport individuals in a 15-passenger van and wheelchair-accessible van. You will ensure safety, operate routes, and assist passengers with mobility devices, while following agency policies and procedures.

The role requires reading maps, using GPS, and maintaining vehicle safety through pre/post trip checks and documentation. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license with a clean record.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Familiarity with GPS devices and maps.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport people served to and from the program, securing seat belts and wheelchair tie downs.
• Assist people served on and off the vehicle using wheelchair lift or steps.
• Follow prescribed routes, read maps, and use GPS as needed.
• Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report issues.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and assist with dispatch duties.

Skills

Defensive driving

GPS familiarity

Map reading

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GPS devices

Job description

Job Overview: Drive and operate a 15 passenger van and/or handicap accessible van. Transport both wheelchair bound and ambulatory participants to and from the program while following agency policies and procedures. Operate agency vehicles at all times within all federal, state and local laws. Use defensive driving techniques and practices to ensure safe operation of vehicle. Act as an advocate for the people served. Perform duties to reflect agency/program policies and mission statement.Supervisory Responsibilities:NoneEssential Functions of Position:Safely transport people served to and from the program while ensuring that their safety belts and needed wheelchair tie downs are properly secured.Be familiar with any conditions or behavioral issues presented by people served and be able to assist them accordingly.Assist people served on and off the vehicle at all stops using wheelchair lift and/or steps.Assist with providing transportation to assigned community trips as needed.Able to read a map, follow directions and willing to learn how to use a GPS device.Call into base when dropping off and picking up people served from their community employment sites.Ensure that fuel and other vehicle fluids are topped up as needed.Have good knowledge of routes and locations of all residential houses, community employment sites and emergency locations.Notify supervisor or base of any variance in route time exceeding 15 minutes.Complete pre and post trip vehicle inspection safety checklist and report any issues or defects to supervisor immediately.Assist with dispatch duties as needed.Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the interior and exterior of vans.Ensure that the emergency book and trip route sheets are located in the van before departure.Fill out the trip mileage sheets completely and accurately.Report any accidents/incidents immediately and fill out the necessary paperwork in a timely manner.Follow emergency procedures and ensure the safety of passengers.Interact with people served in a patient and sensitive manner providing meaningful attention and communicating any concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.Work collaboratively within transportation system to ensure constant, reliable and quality services.Follow written transportation schedule and be flexible to change in assigned transportation routes and demands.Develop and maintain positive relationships with guardians, family members and other providersMaintain all required certifications current.Attend all required training sessions and staff meetings.Perform other related work duties as assigned by supervisor.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma or GED. Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a cultural diverse population of individuals, staff, family members and other service providers. Familiarity with GPS devices and maps.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general publicMATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.REASONING ABILITYAbility to define problems: collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSRequire a current and valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Must have at least 3 years of licensed driving. Pass Criminal Background Check (CORI). Current First Aid, CPR and Crisis Intervention certificates or be able to obtain these within thirty (30) days of hire.PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Ability to lift 30 pounds as needed and push or pull wheelchair.WORK ENVIRONMENT:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristic will change depending on the location of services and supports being offered to the individuals