Van Driver - Per Diem

City of Brockton; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Brockton seeks a part-time transportation coordinator for the Council on Aging. You will provide safe non-emergency transportation for seniors, maintain passenger records, and perform daily van safety checks.

Responsibilities include keeping the vehicle clean, tracking mileage, coordinating schedules, and assisting passengers with mobility needs, while adhering to safety and driving standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Massachusetts driver's license with a clean driving record in the last five years.
• Ability to read and write English and maintain passenger records.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation for Council on Aging participants via a van.
• Maintain passenger records and perform daily safety checks.
• Keep the van clean, monitor mileage, and report needed repairs.
• Assist passengers on/off vehicle and push wheelchairs as needed.

Skills

Valid Massachusetts driver's license

Clean driving record

CPR and First Aid certified

English reading/writing

Public/customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Salary and Schedule

SALARY: $19.00 per hour SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, per-diem, flexible schedule. Not to exceed 19.5 hours per week.

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit: N/A To view the respective collective bargaining agreement

Reports To

Director of Council on Aging

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• To assist with the overall transportation coordination needs of the Council on Aging participants. Provides safe transportation, per-diem, for Brockton senior citizens and handicapped residents via a van, the driver maintains accurate passenger records and performs daily safety checks.
• Must maintain a clean driving record, organizational and interpersonal skills and concern for safety of passengers and equipment.
• Keeps the van clean and in gas at all times Maintains record of vehicle mileage and service schedules Notifies Director of any needed repairs to the van.
• Must be able to lift heavy packages, assist passengers on and off vehicle and push wheelchairs as needed Lock and secure vehicle at the end of shift Performs other activities and duties as assigned by the Director.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent CPR and First Aid certified Possession of a valid Massachusetts driver's license Possession of a clean driving record with no moving violations in the past five years Participate in pre-employment drug screening Mandatory FTA and MassDOT training will be scheduled along with drug and alcohol, wheelchair and other training as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and write English Patience with an interest in senior citizens Basic familiarity with personal computers and spreadsheet software Patience with an interest in senior citizens Excellent employee and public relation skills Good judgment Motor operating skills Ability to maintain effective staff and customer relations through courtesy, tact and sensitivity to the elderly and handicapped customers.