Summary: The Driver is responsible for providing efficient, cost-effective, safe transportation services for disadvantaged persons.

• Gain and maintain familiarity with driving procedures, defensive driving skills and all certifications and examinations as required by law and by organizational policy
• Drive vans on scheduled and unscheduled trips as assigned by the supervisor.
• Maintain a safe driving record and report all moving violations to supervisor irrespective of whether they occurred on duty or not
• Assure that all passengers are properly restrained during transit and that all items are securely stowed at all times during transit
• Provide appropriate supervision, support and direction to passengers in the even of an accident, vehicle fire, passenger injury, or any untoward incident. Comply with all reporting procedures in the event of such incident, including vehicle accidents.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment aboard vehicles at all times
• Provide loading and unloading assistance to all passengers requiring such support. Such assistance may be verbal or physical
• Knowledgeable about and operate wheel chair lifts and ramps
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality about passengers in accordance with regulations and organizational policy.
• Keep cell phone on and assessable at all times while operating Agency vehicle
• Conduct daily inspections of vehicles and record maintenance in vehicle log
• Maintain fuel level in van by completely filling at the end of every afternoon shift or as needed
• Report any mechanical problems to Lead Driver, and/or Transportation Director immediately
• Ensures that Agency vehicles are cleaned inside and out on a regular basis

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensures:

• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) in good standing is preferred at time of hire; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently licensed.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience and Competencies:

• Five (5) years of professional driving experience is preferred;
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification
• Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character
• Ability to meet GCC insurance requirements for driving an agency vehicle
• Ability to pass transportation training
• Ability to meet agency insurance requirements for driving an agency vehicle
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.

During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Drug Free Work Place Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check.