Vehicle Operator

Claratel Behavioral Health • Decatur, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vehicle Operator / Auxiliary Services role is responsible for transporting individuals to their destinations according to program and agency guidelines. This includes performing routine maintenance and safety checks on vehicles, reporting any accidents or mechanical issues, and ensuring the safe operation of the vehicle. The role also involves assisting individuals with boarding and exiting, maintaining accurate records, and supporting various auxiliary services such as inventory management, deliveries, and mail services.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the developmental disabilities population.
• Experience operating a 10 to 15 passenger vehicle.
• Experience operating ADA Equipment Vehicles with Wheelchair Lift.

Responsibilities

• Transports individuals to the directed destination according to program and agency guidelines.
• Assists with boarding and exiting the vehicles.
• Travels 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.
• Assists with transporting individuals to hospitals, clinics, social functions, and/or other activities according to established guidelines and time frames.
• Communicates individuals' emerging behavioral and/or medical concerns to the supervisor within 24 hours of knowledge.
• Maintains a valid and appropriate license to operate the assigned vehicle.
• Accurately records required mileage, fuel consumption, passenger information, maintenance, and repairs in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
• Assists with Inventory Management (stocking, sorting, & delivering).
• Assists with monthly IDD Residential Deliveries (food shopping & deliveries).
• Assists with mail services.
• Assists with transportation duties as assigned or needed as back-up.
• Performs other duties assigned through Auxiliary Services.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed