Van Driver

County of Newaygo • White Cloud, MI

43d • Onsite

About The Position

The Newaygo County Commission on Aging is seeking an individual who has a passion for helping others to fill the Van Driver position. The selected candidate will be responsible for transporting people on a door-to-door basis to locations within Newaygo County and healthcare appointments outside of Newaygo County. Being a van driver is a great way to give back to the community and make a difference.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of driving experience.
• Drivers must be physically able to move and assist wheelchair patrons on and off vehicles, and properly secure wheelchairs.
• in case of an accident or emergency, a driver may be required to remove passengers from the van, particularly if the passenger is disabled.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain Chauffeur License.
• Must submit to pre-employment physical, drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-trip/post-trip inspections, prepares vehicle condition information, records passenger donations, and completes all other required paperwork including passenger information, accident, and incident reports.
• Operates transit vehicles in accordance with published schedules.
• Operates wheelchair lifts and assists in properly securing wheelchair passengers and chairs.
• Assists elderly and disabled passengers.
• Maintains order and behavior of transit passengers in a courteous and professional manner, and deals with customer inquiries, complaints and suggestions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED