Driver (Part Time/Full Time)

Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia•Norfolk, VA

10d

About The Position

Norfolk: Looking for a driver to work from 9AM to 1PM. Must be able to lift up-to 50 lbs repeatedly. (20 Hours a week) Norfolk: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 8:30AM – 3:30PM (28 hours) Operates a variety of vehicle as assigned and picks up elderly and disabled persons and assists them in and out of vehicles Delivers meals to wellness centers Ensures vans, cars and coolers are properly cleaned, fueled and maintained Ensures safety of customers, the general public, and themselves by practicing safe door to door service and defensive driving skills Enforces and follows sanitation and health regulations Notifies transportation supervisor or dispatches of unusual events, emergencies, customer incidents and accidents in accordance with established agency policy and procedures Attends required education and training programs Performs clerical/computer tasks as needed, to include entering time worked into timekeeping system and completing annual compliance modules Attends mandatory quarterly staff meetings (held on Saturdays) Performs additional tasks as required

Requirements

General knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing vehicles
Versed in traffic laws and regulations governing van operation
Skill and care in the operation of the equipment
Able to comprehend and follow oral and written directions
Works well independently on assigned tasks
Communicates clearly with co-workers, leaders, clients, and the general public
Capable of making decisions with minimal supervisor by prioritizing and organizing duties
Basic computer skills, including email, electronic time keeping
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on a repetitive and frequent basis and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
Requires frequent reaching, balancing, and/or pushing to assist persons in and out of agency vehicles
Ability to safely handle persons of varying weights and heights who are mobile, utilize walkers and canes, or are in wheelchairs
Requires agility to repetitively climb in and out of agency vehicles on a frequent basis
One (1) year experience in the operation of motorized equipment
Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with a +2 or above point balance
Able to pass a background check and drug/alcohol screening

Responsibilities

Operates a variety of vehicle as assigned
Picks up elderly and disabled persons and assists them in and out of vehicles
Delivers meals to wellness centers
Ensures vans, cars and coolers are properly cleaned, fueled and maintained
Ensures safety of customers, the general public, and themselves by practicing safe door to door service and defensive driving skills
Enforces and follows sanitation and health regulations
Notifies transportation supervisor or dispatches of unusual events, emergencies, customer incidents and accidents in accordance with established agency policy and procedures
Attends required education and training programs
Performs clerical/computer tasks as needed, to include entering time worked into timekeeping system and completing annual compliance modules
Attends mandatory quarterly staff meetings (held on Saturdays)
Performs additional tasks as required