What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Driver position at Active Day?
Overview
Active Day has an available opportuntiy for a Lead Driver - Adult Day Center / Shuttle Driver Special Needs.
If you want to make a tremendous difference in the lives of others in your community every day, APPLY TODAY!!
As an Adult Day Care Lead Driver Special Needs / Bus Driver Special Needs, you set the tone for our members' day, whether it's picking them up first thing in the morning, going on outings during the day, and taking them home at the end of a fun and ACTIVE Day! Our Drivers are CAREGIVERS WHO DRIVE. Our Adult Day Care Lead Driver Special Needs / Bus Driver Special Needs always smile on their faces and is dependable and supportive team members. This is not a "that's not in my job description" kind of job. Our Transportation team has fun and makes a difference at the same time!
As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to participate in benefits programs, including:
- Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
- Medical/Vision
- Dental
- 401(k)
- And the pleasure of working in a FUN environment with GREAT people!
Responsibilities
Our Lead Drivers – Adult Day Center / Shuttle Drivers, Special Needs have responsibilities including but not limited to:
Conduct regular vehicle inspections and follow prescribed maintenance and fueling schedule; confirm wheelchair lifts and tie down equipment are operating properly. Resolve mechanical or safety concerns and repair or service needs as they occur. Maintain vehicle cleanliness: Our vehicles must be in safe running order to carry our precious members!
- Routinely exchange recommendations and insight with co-workers to ensure best practices for accommodating unique needs of members during on-boarding, off-boarding and transport.
- Assist with developing efficient, scheduled routes and oversee safe transport of all members in a timely manner.
- Assist transportation coordinator and/or Center Director as needed in identifying and implementing operational efficiencies to enhance the member experience.
- Provide job-related training in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Assist members with on- and off-boarding and with any special needs during transport.
- Ensuring all members are in their seats safely and securely: seat belts are fastened and if in a wheelchair, they are securely fastened.
- Ensuring our members are SAFE and HAVE FUN when they are with you!
Qualifications
Our Lead Drivers – Adult Day Center / Shuttle Drivers, Special Needs must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 21 years of age.
- One year prior driving experience in a professional environment strongly preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and state/vehicle-specific driver credentials.
- This is a physical job, after all we are ACTIVE Day! As a result you will need to be able to:
- Push, pull, bend, squat, turn, pivot, transfer and lift at least 50 pounds
- Repeatedly exit and enter the vehicle to assist members with on- and off-boarding.
- Able to work a flexible schedule.
- Prior experience working with seniors and/or adults with special needs preferred.
- Able to pass required physical exams including Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.
- Successful results of background check, motor vehicle report, drug testing and any other state-specific requirements.
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