Driver/Maintenance Support

Kuhn Employment Opportunities; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuhn Employment Opportunities is hiring in Meriden, Connecticut for a position centered on the safe operation of company vehicles. This role involves transporting clients, maintaining detailed records, and supporting general maintenance of facilities and vehicles as needed.

Qualified candidates will have a valid Connecticut driver’s license, the ability to assist clients with mobility, and basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance. Opportunities include field trips and chaperoning, contributing to a positive client experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Connecticut driver’s license with necessary endorsements.
• Satisfactory driving record essential.
• Knowledge of repair methods for facilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate company vehicles safely and maintain accurate records.
• Assist clients with entering and exiting vehicles.
• Perform general maintenance of facilities and vehicles.

Skills

Operating vehicle accessibility equipment

Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge

Assistance with client mobility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid training

Job description

SUMMARY

Responsible for the safe operation and general maintenance of company vehicles. Includes the transportation of passengers, making material deliveries and maintaining detailed accurate records. During non‑transportation downtime, may support ongoing general maintenance of facilities and agency vehicles as needed and by mutual agreement.

• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: NONE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS

This position requires such typical work operations and responsibilities as, but not limited to:

• Working with members of Administration to develop and maintain a scheduled pickup and delivery of clients, visitors and guests. When required, support a split shift schedule.
• Assisting passengers as required to enter and leave company vehicles.
• Complete and maintain timely records required for accountability in the area of client attendance, mileage and maintenance, expense and incident reports, delivery logs and vehicle inspections.
• Taking necessary preventative action to insure the safety and well‑being of passengers.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of the client emergency number book and updating when required.
• Participate in field trips and chaperone events.
• Performing periodic repairs/maintenance of the facilities and vehicles as necessary. Inspecting and documenting maintenance/inspection records and purchasing maintenance supplies as required.

OTHER DUTIES

• Work with Transportation Specialist to develop efficient transportation routes.
• Responsible for performing work duties in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety practices and providing input into enhancing overall company safety.
• Work with and assist others as required. Performs additional duties at the request of the Administrative Team.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned company vehicle, including cleaning inside and out.

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Connecticut driver’s license (with Public Passenger Permit endorsement and/or CDL license).
• Satisfactory driving record.
• Pass all local, state and federal requirements for obtaining and maintaining a valid Public Passenger Permit and or CDL license.
• Ability to operate vehicle accessibility equipment, wheelchair lift and tie‑downs. Basic knowledge of vehicle routine maintenance. Experience and basic knowledge of repair methods for facilities.
• Obtain and/or maintain CPR Certification/First Aid training.
• High School Diploma or GED.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to assist clients with limited mobility on and off vehicle. Ability to lift materials on and off vehicles as well in maintenance work.
• Ability to operate all Kuhn vehicles.