Shuttle Van Driver

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley•Dayton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The GESMV Shuttle/Van Driver is responsible for providing safe, reliable, door-to-door transportation for employees to job sites. This role requires an empathetic, patient professional who can manage routes, operate wheelchair-accessible vehicles, and adhere strictly to agency and Ohio safety laws.

Requirements

High School Diploma or a GED.
At least 1 year experience transporting.
Employee must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider. If at any time the employee is unable to maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to GESMV’s liability insurance provider, they must immediately notify Human Resources.
Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.
Demonstrate initiative.
The ability to work cohesively within a team.
Knowledge of the city and surrounding communities and the ability to navigate safely while driving.
Must be able to follow through with assigned expectations and responsibilities in a timely manner.
Acceptance of GESMV’s Mission and Purpose.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, general business instructions, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write business correspondence and routing reports.
Ability to utilize technology.
Ability to speak effectively with staff, program participants and the general public.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with daily operational challenges with a calm demeanor.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to pass an initial and yearly Licensed Physician’s Physical.

Responsibilities

Transport participants in agency vehicle to and from job sites, as scheduled.
Ensure appropriate safety measures while driving GESMV vehicles.
Maintain safe, secure and clean physical environment (e.g. seat belts fastened).
Accurately record daily mileage, drop off and pick up times.
Must provide effective communication regarding changes to route to supervisor and/or participant being transported.
Conduct and document daily and monthly safety vehicle inspections and report needed repairs to Immediate Supervisor.
Must be responsible for refueling, checking oil and fluids of the vehicle each day.
Complete all required annual and monthly trainings as assigned.
Must follow scheduled route, with no unauthorized or personal stops.
Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work.
Must be available to work split shifts if required
Adhere to Ohio Safety Laws at all times.
Maintain a valid driver’s license with 4 points or less on license at all times.
Comply with all Agency policies, procedures and safety standards throughout work areas and maintain same to meet CARF, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.
All other duties as assigned by Immediate Supervisor.