Fulltime Driver/ Backup Dispatcher

Project NOW•Rock Island, IL

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Transports seniors, disabled persons, and the general public in Rock Island & Mercer Counties. This role also involves backup dispatching duties. Project NOW is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Positions are primarily grant-funded.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurability.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of three (3) years of driving history with a documented good driving record.

Responsibilities

Drive passenger vans and/or light-duty buses to transport people.
Check vehicles daily and report all mechanical problems immediately.
Report all accidents immediately and complete required reports.
Follow all traffic laws and other regulations/policies.
Keep accurate records of bus usage, number of transports, fuel cost, mileage, and other required data.
Follows schedule as given by the dispatcher, will not deviate unless expressly given permission.
Keeps dispatcher notified of the location at all times.
Escort customers to and from the bus when required.
Keep the bus clean and neat in appearance.
Complete all paperwork in a timely fashion.
Attends training as required.