VAN DRIVER COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE

COMMUNITY BRIDGES•Watsonville, CA

34d•$24 - $24

About The Position

Community Bridges envisions a thriving community where every person has the opportunity to unleash their full potential. Our family of ten programs delivers essential services, provides equitable access to resources, and advocates for health and dignity across every stage of life. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of the Van Driver Trainer, the Van Driver-Commercial License provides door-to-door service for elderly and/or physically challenged and/or limited mobility passengers; keeps simple records; maintains the van in a clean, safe, and orderly condition and performs other related work as required while adhering to agency, union and State safety regulations.

Requirements

California driving laws and regulations
Safely and courteously transporting elderly, physically and/or mentally limited and ill passengers
Ability to identify significant changes in the physical and mental conditions of the passengers, and reporting them to the appropriate persons for follow-up
Safely driving a large passenger van
Ability to determine safe and efficient routes to be driven
Following oral and written directions
Reading street maps
Performing work independently and using sound judgment in emergency situations
Keeping standard records of work performed
Collecting, recording and depositing donations Maintaining the vans in a clean, safe, and orderly condition
Communicating effectively with and being sensitive to the needs of the passenger population served
Working cooperatively with co-workers and others contacted in the course of the work
This is a safety sensitive position. In accordance with US Department of Transportation requirements, must pass a pre-employment drug screening test and comply with periodic testing for drug use and alcohol misuse.
Must be cleared by the Department of Justice through fingerprinting.
Must possess a valid California Commercial Driver’s License with 15+ passenger endorsement.
Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record as demonstrated by current K-4 DMV printout.
Must enroll in the agency’s DMV Pull Notice program.
Must be able to pass periodic medical physical exam as required to maintain commercial driver’s license.
Must have reliable transportation to worksites.
Must be insured and be insurable under the agency’s vehicle insurance policy.
Must possess current Red-Cross First Aid and CPR certificates, or be able to obtain them within 6 months of hire.
Must have sufficient physical strength and stamina to assist disabled passengers.
This work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as repeated reaching, lifting (50+ lbs) pulling and pushing.
Must speak English

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
The safe and proper use of wheelchair lifts, tie downs, ramps and rails, and two-way radio
Basic first aid and CPR techniques
The techniques involved in safely transporting elderly, frail, physically and/or mentally limited and ill passengers
The preventative measures important to the safe transport of passengers with communicable diseases
The geographic location in which the van is to be driven.

Responsibilities

Drives a specially-equipped van to pick up and drop off elderly and/or physically or mentally-limited or ill persons to medical destinations; assures that lifts and tie down equipment are operational and that passengers are transported to appointments in a safe and timely manner.
Drives a van to pick up and drop off seniors to and from congregate meal sites and other central locations; provides van service for other senior passenger activities as time permits; may drive for outside contracts.
Provides out-of-county transportation services to qualified clients.
Plans and/or cooperates in establishing schedules; follows established schedules; adjusts schedules to meet unanticipated changes; determines the safest and most efficient pick up and drop off routes.
Assists both ambulatory and non-ambulatory passengers on and off the van in a safe and courteous manner, providing door to door service.
Collects donations from clients and returns them to the administrative offices of Lift Line in a timely manner.
Deals with sensitive medical, equipment, and potential emergencies that may arise, which includes the handling and securing of portable oxygen tanks.
Notes visible changes in the physical or mental health of persons regularly transported; communicates this information to appropriate personnel for follow-up; may carry and deliver prescription drugs and medical documents not entrusted to passengers.
Reports any client issues immediately to the Driver Supervisor and/or schedulers.
Performs pre-trip procedures, including inspecting the van and maintaining it in a clean, orderly, and safe condition; reports the need for maintenance or servicing.
Operates the van in a safe and courteous manner, following California driving laws and regulations, including seat belt regulations and cell phone regulations.
Maintains standard records such as logs of passengers driven, miles driven, and gasoline purchased.
Submits all paperwork daily as required.
Describes services offered to persons who may qualify and benefit from such services.
Operates a two-way radio according to FCC regulations.
May assist with transportation office activities, such as scheduling rides, dispatching, answering the telephone, filing, report preparation, or other tasks, as assigned.
Follows Lift Line Driver Handbook; attends all staff meetings; participates in training programs.
May participate in Accident, Health and Safety and Training Committee meetings.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other agency staff members and others in regular contact with the program.
Communicates effectively and respectfully with people from different racial, ethnic and cultural groups and from different backgrounds and lifestyles; demonstrates a knowledge of and sensitivity to their needs.