VAN DRIVER

Excela Health; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Van Driver to ensure safe and timely transportation for clients. In this role, you will coordinate schedules, maintain vehicle safety, and provide excellent customer service. The position requires a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, with the potential for local travel. Join a supportive team that values safety and professionalism, and contribute to the well-being of clients in your community. If you are a reliable individual with strong communication skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation for clients to and from facilities.
• Maintain accurate transportation records and vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Customer service skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Description

The Van Driver for Caregivers of Southwestern PA will plan, organize, and provide transportation to clients of the agency, as well as assume responsibility for scheduling vehicle maintenance, maintaining accurate transportation records, performing courier duties, and ensuring that program supplies are maintained.

1. Coordinate daily transportation schedules with Supervisor and other drivers.
2. Transport Clients to program facility and home driving company van or bus in a safe and timely manner.
3. Ensure safety of clients at all times during transportation on and off the van.
4. Document incidents and accidents as required per policy and procedure, following protocol.
5. Interact with clients in an appropriate and professional manner.
6. Comply with OSHA standards.
7. Ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Physical Conditions chart; and the ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Conditions chart (see attached charts).
8. Follow protocol for completing routine checklist for vehicles and maintain proper maintenance schedule.
9. Ensure all safety equipment is in good working order.
10. Assist with daily errands as supervised by the manager of the department.
11. Perform safety walk-around inspection prior to and at the end of shift.
12. Assist in arranging for maintenance on vehicles.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Driving larger vehicles.
• Customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Sound judgment, problem solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to follow directions from other team members; works independently on assigned duties.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial Driver’s License.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License (if out of state hire current Department of Motor Vehicle record report required and obtain PA Current Driver License within 30 days of hire).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association program.
• Act 33 Clearance with renewal.
• Act 34 Clearance with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.
• Child mandated court Reporting Training within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• HS Diploma/Equivalent or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• DRIVER'S LICENSE.
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT.