Driver/Operator FT

Kentucky River Foothills is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such ensures every employee equal treatment in respect to terms and conditions of employment, job assignment, compensation, access to training and promotions.

Summary: Foothills Express Driver/Operator transports passengers utilizing the agency’s transportation system to various destinations as requested.

Essential Duties:

1. Operate agency vehicle in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner to destinations as directed by daily schedules and dispatcher/office staff requests.
2. Communicate via manifests, tablet, and telephone in a safe and courteous manner.
3. Provide assistance to passengers as necessary including fastening safety belts and wheelchair restraints, entering/exiting vehicles.
4. When necessary, assist disabled passengers and individuals with wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
5. Accurately complete daily vehicle pre-trip, daily manifests, and fuel reports.
6. Inspect vehicle daily and report any maintenance issues to Fleet Manager. Complete requisite paperwork regarding preventive maintenance checks and pre-trip reports.
7. Inform office personnel of passenger issues, changes in billing information, and ALL vehicle incidents and accidents as required and fill out proper paperwork.
8. Report any accidents immediately to dispatch and the Operations Manager and/or Director.
9. Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal transportation regulations relating to vehicle operation and safety-sensitive employees.
10. Provide on-call and/or after-hours services when assigned to do so.
11. Attend all mandatory/applicable training sessions (i.e. First Aid/CPR, Passenger Assistance, Bloodborne Pathogen), employee meetings, etc.
12. Handle any emergency in a calm and professional manner in accordance with agency policies.
13. Maintain the interior and exterior cleanliness of assigned vehicles.
14. Participates in program and/or agency fund-raising activities as directed by supervisor.
15. Submit to pre-employment and random drug tests.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.