TRC - Driver 2 (CDL)

The Resource Center • Jamestown, NY

7h

About The Position

Driver II– JOB DESCRIPTION/APPENDIX RESPONSIBLE TO: Transportation Supervisor FUNCTION: Responsible for the safe transportation of ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals from residence to programming areas.

Requirements

• Current New York State Commercial Driver’s License; Class A, B or C with passenger endorsement.
• Ability to become certified under Section 19A of the New York State and Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or an equivalency diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport individuals to and from residences and programming sites
• Performs daily maintenance/safety checks on vehicles.
• Keeps log of ridership, daily mileage, daily safety checks, and other records as required.
• Executes emergency evacuations of the vehicle if needed.
• Reports needed repairs to Mechanic, Transportation Supervisor and/or Transportation Manager.
• Attend required in-service training.
• Encourages and guides individuals in developing daily living skills.
• Intervenes when individuals display inappropriate and/or injurious behavior, implementing approved methods of intervention.
• Assists in providing a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.
• Understands, identifies, and advocates for individual rights.
• Provides a positive role model for all individuals that reside in the residential facilities and in the community at large.
• Maintains compliance with state and federal regulations in areas that are directly related to their job responsibilities.
• Reports to manager any information pertinent to the needs of the individual.
• Read and understand all Individual Plan of Protection (IPOPs) for riders.
• Performs other related responsibilities as assigned by Transportation Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED