Driver, Bronx (Bilingual Spanish/ DV Shelter)

African American Planning Commission; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Commuter benefits

PTO 23 days

Job summary

African American Planning Commission in Bronx, NY is seeking a driver responsible for safe, efficient transportation and passenger safety. The role requires a valid NY driver’s license, at least 3 years of driving experience, and adherence to traffic laws while performing related support tasks.

The position reports to Supervisors of Family Safety and involves daily vehicle checks, maintenance coordination, and completing required documentation in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a driver.
• Valid New York State driver’s license free of outstanding violations.

Responsibilities

• Drives vehicles safely and arrives at destinations using the most efficient routes.
• Ensures all passengers wear seat belts and appropriate child/booster seats.
• Maintains vehicle condition and completes required paperwork (logs, route sheets, petty cash).
• Follows traffic laws and agency directives; reports violations or license issues promptly.

Skills

Driver experience

Education

High School diploma/equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Renee Steedley Family Residence - Bronx, NY, Salary Range: $37852.50 - $37852.50Hourly,

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Drives vehicles in a safe and prudent manner, arriving at destination(s) via the most efficient route in light of road, weather and traffic conditions.
• Driver must ensure that all passengers are wearing seat belts and/or are properly secured in child/booster seats before departing.
• Driver must be attentive to all traffic laws and posted signs (including parking meters). Failure to adhere to signs and meters may result in driver be held financially responsible for all tickets and summonses issued.
• Driver is prohibited from using the agency vehicle(s) in any manner other than as described in his/her job description.
• Driver must maintain an active and valid license throughout his/her employment with the agency. If the driver's license becomes inactive (suspended or revoked) for any reason he/she must notify his/her immediate supervisor immediately. If driver fails to reinstate his/her license within 5 business days, he/she will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
• Checks vehicle(s) on a daily basis to assure that they are in acceptable operating condition; monitors daily mileage and assesses oil, gas and washer fluid levels, and condition of tires, brakes, windows, lights, etc.
• Completes required paper work, including daily logs and route sheets, petty cash reports, etc.
• Performs a variety of duties incidental to driving vehicles (e.g., picks up petty cash from the bank and/or makes small deposits, takes vehicles for repairs, makes small purchases at the direction of the Executive Secretary and/or Supervisor of Family Safety, picks up public donations for the program residents, etc.)
• When not actively engaged in duties described above, may be assigned to assist other staff, as determined by his/her immediate supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency and at least 3 years’ experience as a driver.
• Possession of a valid New York State driver's license free of any outstanding violations.

Other Requirements

• Familiarity with the New York Metropolitan area
• Must possess sensitivity, tact, and resourcefulness.
• An eagerness to assist clients in a nonjudgmental, empathetic and compassionate manner.
• Must demonstrate responsiveness to cultural differences and a commitment to the value of cultural competency.
• Ability to develop and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Excellent organizational, time management and writing skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of New York State and City pay transparency laws. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individuals’ competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience and performance in the role.

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $37,852.50 per year.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental & Vision
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (23 days)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement Benefits Plan (403B)
• You may also get your college student debt forgiven tax free on Federal Direct Loans created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF, if you work full-time and after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a Qualifying Repayment Plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

AAPCI is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.