Part-Time Van Driver – Community Transportation

Sunshine Village Inc; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and Dental insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

Sunshine Village Inc. in Chicopee or Agawam is seeking a part-time Driver to provide transportation for individuals with developmental disabilities. You will transport clients to residences, day programs, and job sites, drive safely, and maintain vehicles.

Flexible hours, approximately 20 hours per week, with morning and afternoon shifts. This role requires a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to work with a diverse client group.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Good driving record with no violations in past three years.
• Drug Screen, CORI, SORI and Fingerprint check required.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients safely to and from their destinations.
• Drive courteously and safely, obeying all traffic rules.
• Report immediately any traffic accidents, violation citation, or unusual incident involving a client to the Operations coordinator or the Director of Day Habilitation.
• Clean and maintain the interior and exterior of the vehicle.
• Ensure that the assigned vehicle complies with all state and agency safety standards.
• Keep the gas tank in assigned vehicle sufficiently filled and ensure that oil changes are completed on schedule.
• Bring assigned vehicle to inspection station to keep inspection sticker current.
• Report any needed repairs or vehicle malfunctions to the Operations Coordinator or designee.
• Utilize hands free communication devices while driving including Bluetooth, GPS, and similar.
• Perform vehicle inspections, quarterly or as assigned, and report any issues to the Operations Coordinator or designee.
• Attend assigned trainings.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Hands-free tech

Stress management

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Good driving record

Tools

GPS

Bluetooth

Job description

Sunshine Village Inc. in Chicopee or Agawam is seeking a part-time Driver to provide transportation for individuals with developmental disabilities. You will transport clients to residences, day programs, and job sites, drive safely, and maintain vehicles.

Flexible hours, approximately 20 hours per week, with morning and afternoon shifts. This role requires a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to work with a diverse client group.