Class B Driver

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center

HOURS :                        Monday - Friday : 6 : 00 am – 9 : 00 am and 1 : 30 pm – 4 : 30 pm

RESPONSIBLE TO :     Transportation Manager

BASIC FUNCTIONS :    Under the direct supervision of the Transportation Coordinator / Manager. Responsible for transporting program clients or Organization personnel to location(s), as necessary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for safely transporting program clients or Organization personnel to location(s) as necessary with great sensitivity to clients’ needs.
• Responsible for driving vehicles from individual or central loading area to social services or rehabilitation center, training location, job site, or other destinations according to assigned schedule.
• Responsible for assisting disabled passengers into and out of the vehicle as needed.
• Secure passengers’ wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trips.
• Operate radio or similar device to communicate with Base station or other vehicles to report disruption of service.
• Pre-trip vehicle check as required and needed.
• Clean and service vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.
• Keep all assigned records of trips and behaviors of passengers.
• Perform other duties when not driving, such as vehicle cleaning and other transportation tasks assigned by the Transportation Coordinator or your direct supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

This classification does not formally supervise support staff currently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to twenty-five pounds, frequently lift and / or move fifty pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to seventy-five pounds. Specific vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth  perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to   enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Mission : St. Madeleine Sophies Center educates and empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their full potential.

Vision : St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through nationally recognized innovative programs. We combine our culture of care and creativity with quality programs to provide liberal arts education, practical skills development, employment, and dignity for life.

Values : Integrity, Innovation, Creativity, Advocacy, Quality, Sustainability, Education, Leadership, Kindness.

Compensation details : 22-25 Hourly Wage

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