Part-Time Senior Center Transport Specialist

Van Buren Township; Ypsilanti Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Charter Township of Van Buren is seeking a part-time Senior Center Driver to support daily meal pickup and senior transportation. You will transport seniors to lunch, errands, and medical appointments, and assist them on and off the bus with a focus on safety and courtesy.

Hours are primarily 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with potential for occasional evenings or weekend events. Candidates should have a Michigan Chauffeur License, a good driving record, and the ability to lift

Qualifications

• Possess excellent customer service and communication skills
• Michigan ChauffeurLicense Required
• Good Driving Record
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrate ability to provide the necessary support in record keeping and report preparation
• Competence in computer skills with programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is desired
• Must be able to take direction as well have the ability to take initiative
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Requires a flexible work schedule that may require occasional evening and weekend hoursUnderstand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to evaluate emergency situations and act decisively and effectively to resolve them
• Communicate clearly, and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Knowledgeable of modern office procedures, methods and equipment
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Possession of or ability to obtain CPR & First Aid Certification (training provided)

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of service and support of Van Buren Township Senior Center operations including: pick-up of bulk and home delivered meals from caterer
• Transport of seniors to and from center or home for lunch, shopping and doctor's appointments
• Assist seniors on and off bus when necessary
• Conduct daily vehicle safety inspections
• Maintain daily logs
• Keep vehicles clean and gassed
• Report all maintenance and safety concerns
• Drive vehicles to Fleet Maintenance for regular service

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Michigan Chauffeur License

Good driving record

Attention to detail

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Ability to take direction

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Charter Township of Van Buren is seeking a part-time Senior Center Driver to support daily meal pickup and senior transportation. You will transport seniors to lunch, errands, and medical appointments, and assist them on and off the bus with a focus on safety and courtesy.

Hours are primarily 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with potential for occasional evenings or weekend events. Candidates should have a Michigan Chauffeur License, a good driving record, and the ability to lift