Transportation - Van Driver

CATCH•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Van Driver operates a 15-passenger vehicle to provide clients with safe, time-efficient, door-to-door transportation throughout Philadelphia. The driver transports clients to scheduled programs and medical facilities, assists them when boarding and exiting the vehicle, and returns them home after programs. The role also provides transportation for clients and staff on scheduled trips. The driver maintains accurate transportation records and completes required paperwork, performs and reports daily vehicle inspections, and ensures the assigned vehicle is properly garaged when not in use. The position requires professional and courteous conduct, use of a company-issued uniform, and the ability to carry heavy packages and mail. This is a full-time, eight-hour dayshift position. Hours may vary, with availability required between 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current, valid operator license.
Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, including initial and ongoing random drug and alcohol screening.
Ability to pass CATCH Inc.'s road test administered upon hire.
Prior multi-passenger driving experience operating a 15-passenger van or equivalent vehicle, such as a school bus or CCT bus.
Knowledge of Philadelphia and surrounding areas.
Must have acceptable Pennsylvania criminal history and obtain FBI and Child Abuse clearances before hire.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting or moving items over 50 pounds and driving, talking, hearing, using both hands, turning, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of customer service experience in multi-passenger transportation or a mental health environment.
Flexibility.
Discretion.
Decision-making skills.
Time-management skills.
Thoroughness.
Customer/client focus.

Responsibilities

Pick up assigned clients from their homes, transport them to scheduled programs, and return them home after the program.
Assist clients on and off the vehicle.
Provide transportation to and from medical facilities for clients.
Complete accurate records of client transportation, including arrival and departure times, and promptly report unavailable clients or drop-off problems.
Provide transportation for clients and staff on scheduled trips; do not use the vehicle for personal purposes.
Inspect the assigned vehicle daily and report its condition to Transportation Management so maintenance and repairs can be scheduled.
Ensure the assigned vehicle is properly garaged at the end of each tour of duty and during extended periods when it is not in use.
Radio on and off during unassigned time, such as lunch and breaks.
Wear and maintain company-issued uniforms and remain professional and courteous.
Complete required paperwork, including timesheets, vehicle inspection sheets, trip slips, and incident or accident reports.
Carry heavy packages and mail.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.