Driver - Non Commercial

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Red Bluff (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

North Valley Services is seeking a Transportation Aide to provide safe transportation for clients to and from programs and activities in the Red Bluff area. The role requires close collaboration with staff and adherence to all program policies.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, a California driver’s license with an acceptable DMV printout, and be insurable. A California commercial license, DOJ background check, and CPR/First Aid certification are required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Requires California driver’s license with DMV printout and insurability.
• Must have or be able to obtain California commercial driver’s license.
• Ability to pass DOJ criminal background check.
• Ability to pass CPR and First Aid course.

Responsibilities

• Follows all procedures, policies, and guidelines of North Valley Services.
• Provides safe transportation to individuals to and from NVS programs, sites and/or activities.
• Collaborates and works efficiently with others.
• Ensures vehicles are in proper working order by completing daily inspection sheets and reporting deficiencies.
• Performs basic maintenance duties when required.
• Abides by CHP and DOT compliance guidelines.
• Assists individuals on and off the vehicle as needed.
• Assists with transportation of clients, including wheelchair assistance and securing wheelchairs on buses.
• May fill in at other programs and/or departments as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

CA Driver's License

CPR/First Aid

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• Provides safe transportation services to clients of North Valley Services.

B. PRIMARY SCHEDULE:

• Monday – Friday split shift (6:00am – 9:00am, and 2:30pm -5:30pm). Days and hours may vary and include evenings, Holidays, and weekends as needed.

C. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

• Works under the supervision of the Transportation Services Program Manager.

D. SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

• Is responsible to supervise individuals with developmental disabilities while using NVS transportation services.

E. QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Current California driver’s license, with an acceptable DMV printout and insurability.
  
• Currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a California commercial driver’s license.
  
• Ability to pass a DOJ criminal background check.
• Ability to pass CPR and First Aid course.

F. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows all procedures, policies, and guidelines of North Valley Services.
• Provides safe transportation to individuals to and from NVS programs, sites and/or activities.
• Collaborates and works efficiently with others.
• Ensures that assigned vehicles are in proper working order by completing daily inspection sheets and reporting any deficiencies.
• Completes basic maintenance duties when required.
• Abides by CHP and DOT compliance guidelines.
• Assists individuals on and off the vehicle as needed.
• Assists with transportation of clients, including wheelchair assistance and securing wheelchairs on buses.
• Assists filling in at other programs and/or departments as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned including, filling in at other sites or departments as needed.

G. PHYSICAL DUTIES:

• Ability to perform duties including bending, pushing, lifting, stooping and climbing.
• May have prolonged sitting.
• May have prolonged driving.Ability to reach overhead.
• May lift up to 30 pounds and assist in lifting clients.

H. STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE:

• Effectiveness in performing the duties and responsibilities as described above.
• Ability to function as a part of the team.
• Ability to present and maintain a positive and professional image.
• Ability to effectively implement individual client plans.