Flex Time Transportation - Driver 3-5 Days Per Week

Active Day•Fort Thomas, KY

About The Position

Drivers are often the first and last Active Day employees members interact with each day. They operate and maintain mobility buses, provide safe and courteous boarding and disembarking assistance, and transport members to and from centers in a timely manner. Drivers escort members door-to-door in all weather conditions, provide transportation for field trips and medical appointments, and run errands for the center. Team members are expected to lead by example with a positive attitude and be thoughtful, supportive, productive, and dependable coworkers. They help keep members safe and work to enhance the health and happiness of the people served and those who care for them. This position is scheduled flexibly, three to five days per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 21 years of age.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
Valid driver’s license and applicable state- and vehicle-specific driver credentials.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to push, pull, bend, turn, pivot, transfer, and lift up to 50 pounds, and to routinely and repeatedly enter and exit the vehicle to assist members.
Ability to pass required physical examinations, including a Department of Transportation (DOT) examination.
Successful background check, motor vehicle report, drug testing, and any other state-specific requirements.
Where applicable, CPR, First Aid, and Passenger Assisted Safety & Sensitivity (PASS) certifications are required; these will be facilitated as part of job training.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a driver.
Prior experience working with seniors and/or adults with special needs.
Knowledge of the local geographic area.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily vehicle inspections; follow prescribed maintenance and fueling schedules; and confirm wheelchair lifts and tie-down equipment operate properly.
Notify the supervisor of mechanical or safety concerns and report repair or service needs as they arise.
Maintain vehicle cleanliness.
Exchange recommendations and insights with coworkers to support best practices for accommodating members’ needs during boarding, disembarking, and transport.
Assist members with boarding and disembarking and with special needs during transport; confirm members are securely fastened and transport them in a timely manner.
Maintain vehicle information, including route, mileage, fuel, and service records.
Maintain and secure company property, including the vehicle, phone, and fuel cards.
Communicate positively, courteously, and professionally with members and their families, coworkers, referral agencies, and the community.
Deliver information to family members as requested.
Report issues, concerns, or unusual occurrences to the lead driver, transportation coordinator, or center director.
Comply with company policies and procedures and safety and regulatory laws and standards.
Assist the transportation coordinator and/or center director in identifying and implementing operational efficiencies that enhance the member experience.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as changed or assigned.