Van Driver

Granite State Independent Living (GSIL); Concord (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in New Hampshire seeks a dedicated Transport Driver to ensure safe and effective transportation for individuals with disabilities. This role involves maintaining proper licensing and assisting consumers with their needs during transport. Ideal candidates possess a valid NH drivers' license and a commitment to supporting independent living.

Qualifications

• Maintain a valid NH drivers' license and good driving record.
• Ability to assist individuals with disabilities into and out of vehicles.
• Must pass annual driving record checks.

Responsibilities

• Pickup and transport consumers to various appointments.
• Complete and submit transportation logs and vehicle inspections.
• Report mechanical or safety issues.

Skills

Safe driving

Assisting individuals

Maintenance of vehicle

Education

Valid NH drivers' license

Job description

Basic Function

Transport people with disabilities safely and effectively.

• Weekend and Evening Availability Needed**
  
  

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper licensing, training certifications, and medical qualifications as required including defensive driving, passenger assistance, emergency evacuation, and DOT medical card.
• Pickup, secure, and transport consumers to and from various appointments and activities.
• Assist consumers with ground transport from door-to-door including assisting them with outer garments, and objects, as needed.
• Perform other transportation department related driving such as maintenance trips as assigned.
• Complete and submit trip logs, vehicle inspections reports, expense sheets and other documents in a timely fashion as determined by the Transportation Services Manager.
• Report any mechanical or safety issues with company equipment to the Transportation Coordinator immediately upon discovery.
• Report any accidents to the Transportation Coordinator immediately once it is safe to do so.
• Aid in keeping company vehicles clean and maintained in conjunction with appropriate schedules developed by the Transportation Services Manager.
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in general GSIL events and activities.
• Maintain professional knowledge/skills by reviewing professional literature and attending trainings/workshops.
• Support and uphold GSIL policies and procedures, workplace regulations and safety practices.
• Share newsworthy information appropriately throughout the organization.
• Conduct other duties as assigned that will increase options for persons with disabilities to live independently in their communities.
  
  

Education/Training/Experience

Must have and maintain a valid NH drivers' license, good driving record, clean criminal background check, ability to maintain required logs and working knowledge of highway system in NH. Must pass annual driving record checks. Possess the physical strength and agility to perform the requirements of the job such as operating company vehicles, pushing wheelchairs, assisting individuals with entering and exiting vehicles and securing wheelchairs, scooters, and passengers.

Physical /Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the individual may be required to sit, use a computer, telephone, other office equipment, move throughout the building and attend outside meetings. Employee may occasionally need to exert up to 30 pounds of force to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects.

About Us

Granite State Independent Living is a statewide non-profit and New Hampshire's only Center for Independent Living, we stay close to our roots with a focus on our 5 core services of education, information, advocacy, support, and transition services for people with disabilities and underserved youth. We can speak and think with authority on behalf of the people we serve and support because we are led by a board of directors and staff of which over 51% are people with disabilities.

We carry out our mission through our Home Care Services, Community-Based Disability Supports and Employment Services. With the help of our local New Hampshire communities, we assist people with the tools for living life independently, so they can change their lives for the better. While much has changed over the years, one thing remains the same; GSIL is committed to the principle of personal choice and direction.

• Pass criminal background check.
  
  

Salary: $15.00 per hour