Driver

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Driver will be responsible for transporting clients to apartment viewings and appointments with various agencies

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

·         Transport clients to permanent housing, apartment viewings, and other appointments

·         Assists families with moving in and out of facilities

·         Assist with loading and unloading the van with the Maintenance Department for each facility

·         Operates facility vans on all type of road ways

·         Must communicate with Program Director on whereabouts on a daily basis

·         Must answer phone calls when called (unless driving)

·         Visually inspect the interior and exterior of the vehicle on a daily basis

·         Must make sure that it is clean at all time

·         Must ensure van is in excellent working condition (i.e. making sure the vehicle has enough gas, keeping up with oil changes, making sure brakes are working properly)

·         Must ensure that the vehicle is taken to proper inspections and that registration is up to date

·         Must ensure that the E-ZPass is adhered properly and is reading correctly when going through tolls

·         Will be held accountable for operator’s Motor Vehicle Traffic Violations

·         In the event of an emergency, essential employees are required to report to work as scheduled

·         Duties and responsibilities subject to change based upon assessment of company needs

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

·         High School Diploma or equivalent is required

·         Must have a valid Driver’s License which passes a license record check

·         One year of experience in Transportation Services preferred

·         Must be able to interact effectively with facility staff, client population and administration (verbally and in writing)

·         Must be capable of heavy lifting at least 50 lbs.

·         Must be able to work effectively in a team environment

·         Bilingual – English/Spanish a plus