Chauffeur

Genesee County • Batavia, NY

10d

About The Position

The Chauffeur operates and maintains passenger vehicles safely and efficiently, transporting children and families and assisting elderly individuals and people with disabilities who participate in facility programs. The role may also involve helping participants move around inside buildings, assisting with coats and rain gear, scheduling transportation, cleaning vehicles, performing light cleaning, and running errands. Related duties may be assigned.

The work involves frequent sitting, using hands to handle objects or controls, reaching, and walking, talking, and hearing. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. The work environment is moderately quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Possess an appropriate, valid New York State Driver's License.
• Have good knowledge of safe driving practices and traffic laws and regulations.
• Be able to make minor repairs to light motor equipment.
• Be able to relate well to elderly people and people with disabilities.
• Demonstrate mental alertness, tact, and courtesy.
• Be able to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• For appointments in the Department of Social Services, successfully complete a background investigation before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Operate specially equipped or regular motor vehicles to transport people with disabilities, children, and families.
• Assist with scheduling transportation needs for the facility.
• Clean assigned vehicles and handle regular servicing and preventive maintenance.
• Assist program participants in moving around buildings where activities are scheduled.
• Help participants with rain gear, coats, and similar items during inclement weather.
• Perform light cleaning duties and run errands between scheduled activities.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed