Van Driver

MOTHERLY INTERCESSION INC•Flint, MI

51d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Van Drivers are responsible for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions in an agency vehicle. This role ensures the vehicle is in safe operating condition and prioritizes the safety of students during transport, loading, and unloading. Van Drivers also assist with routine agency deliveries and transports as needed. They are expected to have a basic understanding of nonprofit organizations and a clear grasp of the agency’s mission. A professional appearance and representation of the agency to the community are essential, along with a customer service mindset to provide peace of mind for student safety.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Current knowledge of vehicle maintenance and operation.
Current knowledge of first aid, disaster preparedness and passenger/student safety.
A minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a similar position, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
Computer literacy (including word processing, spreadsheets, data base management, and social media literacy).
Demonstrated leadership and initiative in implementing a program.
Able to exercise situational decision-making skills.
Experience in writing and preparing reports is essential.
Demonstrated dependability.
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of people, developing and maintaining rapport with the supervisor, other staff, students, caregivers, staff at partner agencies, and others.
Understanding of basic workplace behavior.
Ability to understand the program and mission of the organization.
Ability to continuously work within the program to promote the organization’s mission and helps it achieve its goals.
Ability to support an environment that promotes innovation, accomplishment, accountability and transparency for students and parents/caregivers.
Effective communication with multiple, diverse audiences; excellent verbal, written and presentation skills required.
Demonstrated dependability, conscientiousness, accuracy and reliability in work performance; availability and responsiveness when issues arise.
Demonstrated ability to maintain detailed and accurate reports and documentation.
Demonstrated Intercultural/multicultural proficiency.
Maintenance of appropriate confidentiality.
Demonstrated composure, appearance and attitude consistent with professional position.
Energetic and willing to spend necessary time to do a good job.
Must provide Criminal Background Check, Michigan and National Sex Offender Registry Check and Central Registry check with the Department of Health and Human Services before hire.
Must be able to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends as determined by the program schedule.
Resume and references.
Valid Michigan driver’s license and proof of current automobile insurance.
DMV printout (clean driving record).
Must pass background check (federal, state, including DHS Central Registry).
Specified Valid Class A or B Driver’s License with CDL chauffeur’s license.
Current Medical Certificate, Medical Certificate renewal every 2 years.
First Aid/CPR, maintenance of First Aid Certification.
Pre-employment Medical Examination.
Pre-employment Proficiency Test.
Physical Capacities Test Required.
Drug Screening including potential intermittent testing.
Regularly required to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Must be able to assist passengers on and off vehicle, including evacuation in an emergency.
Must have a means of communicating (cell phone) with the Student Services Manager or other designated staff at Motherly Intercession.
Must be willing to travel as required for program activities and or agency business etc.

Nice To Haves

Job related experience is desired.
Preferably in a nonprofit setting.

Responsibilities

Ensures passenger safety as a top priority.
Drives agency vans for the purpose of transporting students, including disabled students, over scheduled routes and to/from the agency and/or field trips in a safe, courteous and timely manner.
Abides by speed limits and practices defensive and safe driving habits at all times.
Instructs and assists students and other passengers (e.g., seating, restraints, special equipment, etc.) for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from vehicles including both emergency situations and normal transport.
Ensures transportation routes are made as scheduled.
Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution to the situation.
Informs agency supervisor, parents/alternate caregivers, etc. of practices and incidents (e.g., rules, regulations, laws, procedures, suspicious situations, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for follow-up action and/or proper procedures.
Never leaves passengers on van unsupervised.
Ensures the safety and welfare of students entering or exiting the van by positioning the van to ensure they do not have to cross the street to board the van or access their home.
Never leaves a child’s home until they enter the door of their home.
Monitors passengers during transit for the purpose of maintaining order and ensuring the safety of passengers.
Counts the number of students getting on the van and exiting the vans and checks the vehicle at the end of the route to ensure no children are left on the van.
Performs first aid as necessary for the purpose of meeting the immediate health care needs of passengers.
Responsible for responding appropriately in any disaster or potentially dangerous situation and maintaining student safety above all.
Maintains client confidentiality.
Maintains a respect, understanding and competence for client cultural differences and socioeconomic diversity as well as race, gender/gender identity, language and other differences.
Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g., fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, windshield wipers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and meeting state requirements. Performs weekly inspections of overall vehicle safety and reports any problems to supervisor.
Reports any maintenance problems to supervisor immediately and never operates an unsafe vehicle.
Fuels assigned vehicle (e.g., oil, water, fuel, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe operating condition.
Prepares vehicle for inclement weather conditions including scraping and cleaning windows, mirrors, etc.
Completes all required paperwork including but not limited to, route change sheets, timecards, and vehicle repair requests.
Recommends routes to supervisor for the purpose of coordinating routes and maximizing the agency’s transportation services.
Communicates with parents, students, teachers, administrators, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information.
Maintains assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior (e.g., cleaning floors/windows/seats, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
Immediately reports all accidents involving the vehicle, personal injury or property damage to immediate supervisor. Prepares documentation (e.g., daily mileage and condition reports, incident/accident reports, inspections, disciplinary and positive behavior reports, mileage, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
Collaborates with and assists other staff as required or directed by supervisor.
Maintains effective and timely communication, both verbal and written, with the supervisor and other staff as appropriate.
Establishes and maintains program quality and professionalism at all times.
Attends meetings, trainings, etc. for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting agency requirements.
Maintains up to date first aid training by certified agency/instructor.
Maintains safety and disaster preparedness and skills for responding in dangerous situations to maintain student and passenger safety.
Complies with program policies and guidelines. Reviews and follows the Employee Handbook and if additional clarification is needed, takes the initiative to ask for additional information or direction.
Works collaboratively with other agency staff.