Part Time Driver

Friendship-House; Carbondale (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship-House in Pennsylvania seeks a professional driver to transport clients safely using gasoline or diesel vehicles, strictly following PA DOT rules. You will inspect vehicles before trips, prepare trip reports, assist passengers during boarding and transfers, and maintain comfort by regulating climate controls.

You will also handle wheelchair loading and small package handling, while reporting any delays or incidents promptly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current PA Driver's License.
• Knowledge of first-aid procedures and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Operate gasoline or diesel powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport passengers in a safe manner.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and report malfunctions to supervisor.
• Prepare and submit trip reports with passenger counts, trip purpose, mileage, etc.
• Assist passengers with boarding, de-boarding, and transfers as needed.
• Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation for passenger comfort; keep vehicle clean after trips.
• Assist with wheelchair loading/unloading and small packages as needed.
• Report delays, accidents, or other transportation situations to the program director promptly.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Vehicle inspection

Routing & maps

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

First aid/CPR certification

Job description

Operate gasoline or diesel powered multi-passenger vehicles or cars to transport passengers between destinations in a safe manner consistent with all PA Department of Transportation rules and regulations.Check before every trip, the condition of a vehicle's operational and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in safe working condition. Report any van malfunctions or needed repairs to the program supervisor.Prepare and submit reports that include the number of passengers or trips, trip purpose, mileage, etc. as directed by program supervisor.Notify program supervisor if rider doesn't show.Turn in trip sheets, fuel receipts and repair sheets in a timely manner.Read maps, and follow written and verbal geographic directions.Comply with all traffic regulations in order to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to the program director timely.Provide assistance to passengers, including but not limited to assistance with boarding and de-boarding, transfers from seat to seat, etc.Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort. Clean the van after each trip. Maneuver wheelchairs on and off ramp, up curbs and over thresholds as needed. Assist with small packages as needed. Secure all packages.Perform duties in a professional manner in response to clients, co-workers, and situations in which own values are challenged.Other duties as assigned.High School Diploma or equivalent.Maintain certification and knowledge of first-aid procedures and CPR.Current Valid PA Drivers License