Vehicle Operator Substitute

Richland Newhope. RCBDD; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement system participation (OPERS)

Job summary

Richland Newhope. RCBDD in Mansfield, Ohio is hiring a Vehicle Operator responsible for the health and safety of adults with developmental disabilities during transportation. The operator ensures the bus is clean, follows safe routes, and secures individuals properly.

Candidates must have a secondary education equivalent, be able to lift at least 50 lbs, and work a flexible schedule. An Ohio Commercial Driver’s License class B or greater is required, along with First Aid and CPR certifications, providing a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift minimum 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit for long periods, stoop, squat, lift, carry, push, and climb.
• Able to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety, and welfare of adults with developmental disabilities during bus transportation.
• Maintain bus cleanliness and functionality at all times.
• Safely determine and follow bus routes.
• Ensure all individuals are properly secured during transport.
• Maintain transportation records and respond in emergencies.

Job description

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under the general supervision of the assigned Direct Support Professional Supervisor, the Vehicle Operator has the primary responsibility for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of adults with developmental disabilities during bus transportation to and from the work, program sites, employment, and various activities within the community. It is also the role of the Vehicle Operator to: guarantee that the bus is clean and in proper working condition at all times; determine and follow safe and efficient bus routes; ensure all individuals are properly secured (including proper securement of wheelchairs); maintain all transportation records required by the program; and properly respond in case of emergency.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of secondary education or equivalent. Must be able to lift minimum 50 lbs. Must be able to sit for long periods of time as well as stooping, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing and climbing. Able to work a flexible schedule.

• Certification: Must possess an Ohio Commercial Driver’s License class B or greater with Air Brake and Passenger endorsements. Completion of First Aid and CPR. Current T-8 physical or greater is required.
• Validation of certification is required upon hire and must be maintained to remain in the Vehicle Operator position.

Additional Information

The County benefits package includes health, dental, life, additional life, optional vision, and other benefits related to public sector employment. Additionally, Richland County employment includes participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (“OPERS”).