Transportation Driver

Crawford County Council on Aging, Inc.

Position: Transportation Driver

SUMMARY

This position is a safety-sensitive position requiring the safe operation of a motor vehicle in the provision of public transit services and the effective transportation of all passengers. Performance of these duties must be conducted in compliance with all applicable DOT, federal, state, local, and system regulations and policies, including U.S. DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Operate a motor vehicle in the provision of public transit services in compliance with all applicable DOT, federal, state, local, and agency regulations and policies to ensure the safe and timely transportation of all passengers.
2. Maintain good rapport with the public, especially seniors and those disabled and maintain a professional appearance in accordance with the prescribed Council on Aging dress code.
3. Assist passengers as needed in the boarding and disembarking of the vehicle in order to ensure the safety of all passengers, including assistance during vehicle evacuation, as necessary.
4. Board and disembark passengers, including those using common wheelchairs or other mobility devices, requiring the use of lift equipment and securement systems according to the system’s policies and procedures in order to ensure the safety of all passengers.
5. Complete daily paperwork using pen or pencil or electronic device, as required, to ensure accurate reporting and records.
6. Complete daily pre-trip inspection using the required inspection checklist to ensure the proper and safe functioning of the vehicle.
7. Regularly inventory vehicle equipment and supplies; reports restocking needs in accordance with the system’s established procedure in order to maintain a safe, functional vehicle.
8. Fuel the vehicle; ensures that all vehicle systems are properly shut down; visually inspects the interior for any items left by passengers; locks the vehicle to maintain security.
9. Assist riders with packages and grocery bags.
10. Keep records of any unusual incidents occurring in relation to use of vehicle on accident forms.
11. Regularly clean interior of vehicle to maintain a sanitary environment for passengers and the safe operation of the vehicle.

• Clean vehicle interior, including wheelchair brackets, using a vacuum or broom.
• Mop and dry, as necessary, vehicle interior.
• Clean windows using window cleaner.
• Empty trash from inside the vehicle.
• Disinfect vehicle arm rests, seats, handrails, dashboard, instrument panel, etc. using disinfectant cleaner.
• Cleanup blood and other bodily fluids, as needed, sanitizing with disinfectant cleaner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The driver’s hours of work and work schedule vary, and a strong record of attendance is essential. The position requires being seated for extended periods of time while operating a motor vehicle, interrupted by frequent standing in order to assist passengers. While driving and/or assisting passengers, the driver will need to bend, crouch, kneel, twist, push, and pull. The position may also require exposure to varied weather conditions, temperatures, and light levels. The position requires frequent interaction with the public. The position may require maneuvering the vehicle in congested traffic and within areas of restricted space.