TRC - Driver 2 (CDL) - Per Diem

The Resource Center, Inc.; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Resource Center, Inc. is seeking a Driver II to safely transport ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals from residences to programming areas. The role reports to Transportation Supervisor and requires a valid NY CDL with passenger endorsement.

Responsibilities include daily vehicle safety checks, maintaining ridership logs, and assisting individuals in daily living skills while upholding rights and ensuring a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a NY state CDL license with passenger endorsement (Class A/B/C).
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to obtain Section 19A certification.
• Experience with transporting individuals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transport individuals to residences and programming sites.
• Perform daily vehicle safety checks.
• Maintain ridership and mileage logs and other records.
• Assist individuals with daily living skills while promoting independence.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and a respectful environment.

Skills

CDL license

Safety inspections

Record keeping

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Logbooks

Job description

Driver II- JOB DESCRIPTION/APPENDIX

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Transportation Supervisor

FUNCTION:

Responsible for the safe transportation of ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals from residence to programming areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Driver II: Current New York State Commercial Driver's License; Class A, B or C with passenger endorsement. High school graduate or an equivalency diploma preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to become certified under Section 19A of the New York State and Vehicle and Traffic Law.

DUTIES

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Transport individuals to and from residences and programming sites
2. Performs daily maintenance/safety checks on vehicles.
3. Keeps log of ridership, daily mileage, daily safety checks, and other records as required.
4. Executes emergency evacuations of the vehicle if needed.
5. Reports needed repairs to Mechanic, Transportation Supervisor and/or Transportation Manager.
6. Attend required in-service training.
7. Encourages and guides individuals in developing daily living skills.
8. Intervenes when individuals display inappropriate and/or injurious behavior, implementing approved methods of intervention.
9. Assists in providing a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.
10. Understands, identifies, and advocates for individual rights.
11. Provides a positive role model for all individuals that reside in the residential facilities and in the community at large.
12. Maintains compliance with state and federal regulations in areas that are directly related to their job responsibilities.
13. Reports to manager any information pertinent to the needs of the individual.
14. Read and understand all Individual Plan of Protection (IPOPs) for riders.
15. Performs other related responsibilities as assigned by Transportation Supervisor.

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Transportation

The Resource Center

Salary Grade: Union Driver 2

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

PTO/CAT: 2

CFR: 104