Vehicle Operator

Claratel Behavioral Health • Decatur, GA

20h

About The Position

Transports individuals to the directed destination according to program and agency guidelines.

Requirements

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or transporting individuals.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Ideal applicant must have experience working with the developmental disabilities population and operating a 10 to 15 passenger vehicle, operating ADA Equipment Vehicles with Wheelchair Lift.

Responsibilities

• Provides transportation to individuals within the agency; assists with boarding and exiting the vehicles; traveling the most efficient routes.
• Performs routine maintenance and safety checks of vehicles.
• Promptly reports all accidents and mechanical breakdowns according to established policies and guidelines.
• Inspects vehicles for safe operations utilizing safety equipment efficiently, ensuring the use of safety belts.
• Assist with transporting individuals to hospitals, clinics, social functions, and/or other activities according to established guidelines and time frames.
• Communicate individuals' emerging behavioral and/or medical concerns to the supervisor within 24 hours of knowledge.
• Maintain a valid and appropriate license to operate the assigned vehicle.
• Accurately record required mileage, fuel consumption, passenger information, maintenance, and repairs in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
• Assist with Inventory Management (stocking, sorting, & delivering)
• Assist with monthly IDD Residential Deliveries (food shopping & deliveries)
• Assist with mail services
• Assist with transportation duties as assigned or needed as back-up
• Other duties assigned through Auxiliary Services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed