Van Driver

East Baton Rouge Council on Aging; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging is seeking a dedicated Van Driver to provide safe transportation for senior clients and other eligible passengers. You will follow routes with GPS, assist riders with boarding, and maintain vehicle cleanliness while ensuring timely trips.

Qualified applicants will have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to operate a wheelchair lift. Background checks and drug screening are required; some evenings, weekends, and holidays may be

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record with 2+ years of passenger transport experience.
• Able to operate a wheelchair lift and secure a wheelchair.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable transportation to senior clients and eligible passengers.
• Follow routes using maps/GPS; communicate detours to dispatcher.
• Assist passengers in boarding/alighting and with mobility aids.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and basic upkeep; perform pre/post trip checks.
• Complete logs, mileage and trip reports as required.

Skills

Time management

Customer service

Reliability

GPS navigation

Wheelchair lift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Position Characteristics

Under the direction of the Director of Transportation & Fleet, the Van Driver is responsible for providing safe, reliable, timely, and courteous transportation to senior clients and other eligible passengers. This position requires regular interactions with older adults, including individuals with disabilities or mobility limitations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Practice safe driving habits
• Follow all state and national driving laws, rules, safety regulations and agency policies
• Follows pre-arranged routes or route adjustments to destinations or use maps and GPS to navigate routes timely and consistently
• Open van doors and assisting passengers/loading cargo/loading baggage
• Keep interior of van clean of debris and clutter as well as maintaining vehicle upkeep and cleanliness during pre and post trips
• Loading, unloading and securing a wheelchair lift
• Complete documentation such as logs, mileage, or cargo and passenger reports
• Follow schedules and rerouting in timely manner when faced with traffic or congestion
• Provides clear and concise communicates to dispatcher and supervisor on routes issues or changes as provided in the department policy
• Participate in workshops and seminars for the purpose of increasing performance, safety and efficiency in the transportation department
• Attend periodic driver safety meeting for all van driver
• Participate in emergency drills relative to transportation situations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and orientation to the philosophy of the EBRCOA as presented in its mission/philosophy statements
• Able to follow verbal directions, read maps, follow GPS
• Able to work well alone
• Reliable and punctual with a dedicated professionalism to job and duties
• Able to adapt to changing schedules or routines
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to assist passengers when needed
• Organized and able to follow a schedule
• Focus on customer service
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor

Physical Task

• Physically able to lift and carry object up from 30 to 50 pounds
• Physically able to reach, stretch, bend and sit for long periods of time during daily routine

Other Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant experience; or knowledge, skills and mental ability equivalent to 2 years of high school education
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record with at least 2 years of passenger transport experience.
• Able to operate a wheelchair lift and secure a wheelchair
• Satisfactory criminal background check, sex offender registry clearance and drug screening
• Able to work some nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Valid Drivers License Required

About the Organization

Since 1973, the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging (EBRCOA) has served the aging population of East Baton Rouge Parish through a spectrum of nutritional and social services. Additionally, the EBRCOA is charged with both meeting and discovering the growing needs of the ever-increasing aging population.

Central to the EBRCOA's mission is service to seniors as well as the maintenance of their personal independence and the enhancement of their storied lives. As such, our mission is simple:

Supporting Independence - Serving Seniors.

• Meals on Wheels (home-delivered meals to homebound seniors)
• Congregate Meals (hot meals at 15 different sites/senior centers throughout the parish)
• Information and Assistance (trained counselors are available to answer questions, provide a thorough assessment of needs, make appropriate recommendations of services, refer individuals to other EBRCOA-related services in addition to other community-wide agencies/services available to the aging population)
• Personal Care/Homemakers (trained caregivers providing in-home care; house-cleaning; laundry, respite, etc.)
• Family Caregiver Support (assistance for caregivers tending to individuals 60+)
• Health Screens (comprehensive screens at each senior center: glucose, immunizations, nutrition, referrals, etc.)
• Insurance counseling; utility assistance (cable, electricity); Medicaid applications.

Today, our parish proudly welcomes more than 85,000 seniors to East Baton Rouge (eagerly anticipating the opportunity of reaching out and positively affecting each and every seasoned citizen).

With the help of eager, altruistic individuals and organizations, EBRCOA looks forward to meeting the challenges facing the aging - exceeding their expectations through innovative solutions met by unique, care-based services.

This position is currently accepting applications.