Driver (53902)

Humboldt Senior Resource Center is hiring a full-time driver for our Arcata region. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5:30 pm.

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JOB SUMMARY: Driver is responsible for the safe transport of program participants to and from their homes and appointments utilizing agency busses or vans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES:

1. Operates the agency’s transportation vehicles, including specially equipped wheelchair accessible vehicles, to transport participants to/from their homes, agency programs, and appointments.
2. Picks up participants at home and assists them in/out of vehicle safely. Assists participants in/out of wheelchairs, up/downstairs, to/from sitting positions, and on/off wheelchair lift. Helps transfer participants to/from wheelchairs into vehicle seats as necessary.
3. Lifts empty wheelchairs, pushes occupied wheelchairs to/from vans and up/down ramps. Secures wheelchairs safely and stores all ambulatory devices securely in the vehicle.
4. Reports any special situations in the participant’s home, or during routes, to the Transportation Manager and other appropriate team members as soon as possible.
5. Performs other transportation delivery and pick-ups as requested by the Transportation Manager.
6. Cleans and disinfects vehicles daily. Washes vehicles as needed.
7. Utilizes a pre-trip checklist to ensure vehicles operate safely and effectively.
8. Troubleshoots, identifies, and repairs minor vehicle issues. Reports vehicle issues to the Transportation Manager.
9. Utilizes routing software to access driving directions, general transportation information, and to maintain logs of all route trips made.
10. Submits daily route report to the Transportation Manager. Completes accurate pre- and post-trip documentation daily.
11. Promptly reports all accidents, incidents, and/or injuries to the Transportation Manager and completes required reporting.
12. Attends Transportation team meetings and in-service trainings and implements safety and agency policies into practice.
13. Performs all tasks according to safety protocols and immediately notifies management of any unsafe working conditions.
14. Participates in the process of teaching, training, and mentoring student interns and volunteers working within the program.
15. Acts in a manner consistent with agency values.
16. Other duties as assigned.