Driver (Part-Time)

Park Avenue Center; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Park Avenue Center is seeking a punctual driver to provide safe, reliable transportation for clients and staff in our Minneapolis community. Under supervision, you will operate fifteen-passenger vans, assist with basic vehicle checks, and perform light clerical tasks as needed.

This part-time position averages 29 hours per week with morning shifts from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm (and some 12:30 pm to 6:00 pm). Starting pay is $17.50 per hour, and Park Avenue Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required or ability to procure one.
• Ability to lift 15 lbs regularly and 40 lbs occasionally with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients and staff to and from treatment centers, court appointments, and other approved activities.
• Conduct daily interior and exterior vehicle inspections including gas levels, cleanliness, tire pressure, etc.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance including oil changes and notify Maintenance Supervisor of service needs.
• Maintain accurate driver logs detailing events and changes in vehicle condition during shifts.
• Inspect properties and parking lots each shift to maintain cleanliness.
• Perform light clerical work as necessary (data entry, filing, copying).
• Answer incoming calls and transfer to appropriate staff.
• Greet and direct clients and visitors while handling belongings.
• Maintain positive public relations with referring agencies and businesses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's License

Lifting ability

Job description

Our mission is to Empower People to Improve Their Lives by living our core values of:

Clients First - Own It - Believe It - Get Better - Got Your Back

Our vision is A Place where People Want to Work and Clients Want to Come

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Operations Supervisor, Park Avenue Center Drivers provide excellent customer service in all functional areas of their work which includes regular interaction with clients, Park Avenue Center employees, and the surrounding community. Providing safe, reliable, and professional transportation services in our fifteen passenger vans is the first priority of this position. Other duties may include vehicle maintenance, light grounds keeping responsibilities (i.e. trash removal from buildings, salting for ice, etc.), and occasional clerical work.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Transport clients and Park Avenue Center Employees to and from the treatment centers, court appointments, and other approved activities;
• Execute daily interior and exterior vehicle inspection including maintaining appropriate gas levels, cleanliness, checking tire pressure, etc.;
• Coordinate other vehicle maintenance including oil changes and alert the Maintenance Supervisor of additional service needs;
• Maintain accurate and detailed driver log by noting relevant events and any and all changes in vehicle condition throughout each shift;
• Examine the properties and parking lots each shift to maintain facility cleanliness;
• Perform light clerical work as necessary (i.e. entering data entry, filing, or copying);
• Receive incoming phone calls and transfer to appropriate staff members;
• Greet and direct clients and visitors while transferring client belongings to residences;
• Maintain positive public relations with referring agencies and businesses in the community;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Driver’s License or have the ability to procure one in a timely manner
• Able to lift 15 lbs. regularly and 40 lbs. occasionally with or without reasonable accommodation;

Additional Information

This is a part-time position averaging 29 hours or less per week with shifts available from 7:00am-1:00pm Monday-Friday and weekends. Some shifts also available from 12:30pm to 6:00pmThe starting wage is $17.50/hour.

Park Avenue Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.