Transportation Specialist

The Alden Network; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Retirement / Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Alden Network in Rockford, IL is seeking a dedicated transporter responsible for safely moving residents to and from scheduled locations. The role requires a CDL, CPR certification within 90 days, and strong communication skills.

Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and read/write/speak English proficiently. The job includes interactions with residents, family members, and staff, and requires physical endurance for daily lifting and moving tasks.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Possess an unencumbered driver’s license.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
• Excellent communication skills are needed.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures, and safety strategies for transport.
• CPR certification current or within 90 days of employment.
• Must read, write and speak English clearly.
• Must demonstrate patience, tact, and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to and from arranged locations.
• Follow safety and traffic regulations while operating vehicles.
• Conduct monthly vehicle checks and report malfunctions.
• Maintain order and cleanliness inside the vehicle during transit.
• Assist with resident pickups and drop-offs according to schedule.
• Attend community outings as directed by Administrator.

Skills

Excellent communication

English proficiency

Patience and tact

Cheerful disposition

Enthusiasm

Education

High school education or equivalent

CPR certification

Tools

CDL

Job description

Job Summary

• Responsible for safely transporting residents to and from arranged locations.

Qualifications

• Have a high school education or equivalent.
• Possess an unencumbered driver’s license.
• Possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Has knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote and ensure safe transport at all times.
• Must possess current CPR certification or become certified within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, family members, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, young, emotionally upset and at times, hostile people.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, resident in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the (HIV) AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

Essential Functions

• Follow safety rules as residents board and exit the bus or near cross streets near bus stops.
• Complies with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe manner,
• Checks the condition of the vehicle at least monthly and reports any malfunctions or necessary repairs as needed.
• Maintains order among passengers while in transit.
• Picks up and/or drops off residents at scheduled locations while following strict time schedules.
• Maintains cleanliness of the interior of the vehicle at all times.
• Attends community outings as assigned by the Administrator and/or designee.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL BENEFITS:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement / Pension Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance