Part Time Senior Transportation Driver

Volunteers of America Colorado•Idaho Springs, CO

9d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Transportation Driver provides assisted transportation trips to senior residents in Clear Creek County for medical, grocery, shopping and local priority trips. The Senior Transportation driver delivers meals to Meals on Wheels clients. The Transportation driver packs, loads, and organizes agency vehicles to ensure efficient delivery of the route. The Senior Transportation Driver cultivates and maintains communication and teamwork with clients, volunteers, coworkers and community partners.

Requirements

Ability to pass background check, annual MVR without major violations.
Must be at least 18 years old and provide a valid Colorado driver’s license and state- mandated automobile insurance.
Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
Ability to repetitively lift up to 50 pounds.
Models core culture attributes of Volunteers of America-Colorado Branch that include “AIRS” (Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Service).
Models and pursues with vigor Volunteers of America- Colorado Branch three critical virtues of HHH (Hungry, Humble and People Smart).
Maintain a positive, professional attitude and appearance at all times.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
Two years driving experience in a van or box truck.
Vehicle maintenance/ mechanical skills helpful.

Responsibilities

Adheres to a published schedule for transportation services within Volunteers of America programs.
Picks up seniors at their homes, transports them to program activities, and returns them home safely.
Maintains routine vehicle safety and maintenance procedures to sustain vehicles in optimal physical and operating condition.
Maintains the cleanliness of company vehicles and delivery equipment.
Reports safety or mechanical issues to the supervisor through completion of daily vehicle checks and weekly agency vehicle checklists.
Reports to Program Manager any concerns with clients served through assisted transportation.
Safely drives company vehicles while following all posted speed limits and traffic laws.
Maintains records of transportation services provided in accordance with Volunteers of America policies and procedures.
Delivers food to Meals on Wheels clients.
Assists with congregate dining service as needed.
Performs all other duties as assigned.