Non CDL Driver - Van Driver Full Time No Sundays

FTHRA•Rogersville, TN

About The Position

First Tennessee Human Resource Agency (FTHRA) is seeking a full-time van driver for its Regional Public Transportation program. The driver transports clients to appointments, shopping, and other destinations using agency-provided vehicles, including wheelchair lift-equipped vans. The van may be parked at the employee’s driveway to eliminate the commute to work. The position operates Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with Sundays off and opportunities for overtime. Approximately 95% of the employee’s time is spent operating a van. The driver provides assistance to clients entering and exiting the vehicle, including those with mobility impairments, and follows safe driving practices and applicable agency, state, and federal requirements. The role also includes maintaining accurate schedules and records, collecting fares, inspecting and cleaning the van, and attending required training. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to pre-hire and random drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

Possess a Class D driver’s license with Endorsement F; this is the minimum required license.
Pass a pre-hire drug and alcohol test and submit to random testing as required by FTA/TDOT and other contracts.
Pass a DOT physical.
Submit a 10-year pre-hire DMV check and an annual DMV report.
Pass a pre-hire functional ability screening.
Submit to a pre-hire criminal background check.
Be over 21 years of age.
Prior experience in a public transportation system is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a public transportation system.

Responsibilities

Transport clients to and from appointments, shopping, and other destinations under the Regional Public Transportation program.
Operate agency-provided vehicles safely and in a timely manner, obey traffic laws, use defensive driving techniques, and ensure passenger safety.
Assist clients entering and exiting the van, including clients with mobility impairments; follow procedures for transporting passengers in wheelchairs and scooters.
Follow central office instructions, use required FCC/TDOT radio and communication procedures, and follow agency policies and applicable regulations, including Title VI requirements.
Maintain accurate daily schedules, mileage records, and time records; submit paperwork and fares in a timely manner.
Perform daily pre-trip van inspections, report vehicle problems to maintenance staff, and keep the van clean inside and out.
Maintain a clean, well-groomed appearance and behave professionally; treat clients with dignity and respect and protect confidential client information.
Transport clients from other routes and counties and assist other drivers when requested by the central office.
Collect public fares and follow proper money-handling procedures.
Attend required driver training and maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned by appropriate management personnel.