Job description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under the general supervision of the Senior Center Program Supervisor, incumbent is responsible for the safe and timely driving of a vehicle to transport senior citizens and those with special needs to doctor’s appointments, special trips, and errands, and returns them to their homes; occasionally drives for other Town-sponsored programs such as Youth and Family Services and Park and Recreation programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Drives vehicles to and from destinations in a safe manner, observing all traffic laws, and adjusting to road and weather conditions.
- Guards riders’ well-being while entering/exiting vehicle and while en route; reports problems to supervisor.
- Conducts basic vehicle maintenance tasks and safety checks prior to driving.
- Completes records of inspection, mileage, trip/cancellation count and hours.
- Reviews the daily schedule and plans best routes for the safe and efficient transportation of riders.
- Communicates via radio with office & other Dial-A-Ride drivers.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Performs other duties as required.
CONFIDENTIALITY:
- Maintains confidentiality of records and information as appropriate
CONDUCT:
- Observes safe work practices
- Observes all traffic laws
- Represents the Town in a professional and courteous manner at all times
DEPENDABILITY:
- Regularly attends and is punctual for work
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE:
- Knowledge of and considerable skill in the safe operation of buses, vans and cars
- Knowledge of state traffic laws
- Knowledge of typical destinations visited by special populations and best routes
- Knowledge of and ability to perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks and safety checks
- Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, senior citizens, disabled persons and the general public
- Considerable ability to make important driving decisions involving traffic and weather conditions
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to push/pull/lift objects of 25 pounds; ability to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to perform simple motor skills such as standing, walking, stooping, etc. Ability to perform moderately difficult manipulative skills such as driving
- Ability to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as shifting gears on vehicle
- Ability to see objects far away as in driving, ability to see objects closely as in reading a map or directions,
- Ability to hear normal sounds with background noise, distinguish voice patterns and communicate with speech as in using a telephone or communication with the public, staff and/or volunteers
- Ability to concentrate on moderate detail with frequent interruption
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Two (2) years of work experience driving the public in a similar setting
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION:
- Connecticut Public Service Driver’s License
NOTE: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and responsibility. Incumbent must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
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