Driver - Somerville, United States - SCM Community Transportation
3 weeks ago
Description
Come work for Door2Door Transportation by SCM
We are looking for safe, reliable drivers to operate Para-transit vehicles and to provide excellent passenger assistance to senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
As one of our drivers you will play an important role in the quality of life of your passengers, by helping them to maintain healthy, mobile and connected lives.
Door2Door is a non-profit corporation based in Somerville, MA.
We are hiring
Full-time and
part-time per diem drivers, with a flexible availability between 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Mon-Fri.
- Operates the vehicle, two‐way radio, and other equipment in a safe, proper, and legal manner at all times.
- Provides all riders with courteous care and assistance from the door of their residence to the door of their destination, including help descending and ascending stairs, carrying bags, carrying up to five grocery bags, positioning walkers or canes and pushing or pulling a wheelchair.
- Properly escorts wheelchair passengers to and from their destination, secures wheelchairs, operates lift and drives cautiously knowing that wheelchair passengers feel the bumps more acutely.
- Reports all incidents or potential problems to the appropriate supervisor.
- Reliably adheres to the schedule, and operates in conformance with all policies and procedures.
- Cleans the vehicle, performs daily vehicle inspections, and reports problems.
- Maintains accurate records of all trips, including riders, times, mileage, fares and donations, and other data, as directed.
- Attends trainings and maintains up‐to‐date certifications, including a MA Driver's License, First Aid, CPR, Defensive Driving, Passenger Assistance Techniques, and other certifications as required.
Qualifications:
- Ability to drive a van and maintain a valid MA Driver's license required.
- Excellent driving skills required, as evidenced by a satisfactory Driving Record and Road Test.
- Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills with senior citizens and persons with disabilities required.
- A commitment to providing friendly, safe, door2door and reliable service to each and every Door2Door customer.
- Ability to learn and communicate Door2Door's programs and services to customers, volunteers and potential donors.
- A phone with GPS capability, a GPS device, and/or familiarity with the Greater Boston road network.
- Physically able to manually operate a fifty‐pound wheelchair lift, support and assist riders, and carry grocery bags evidenced by a medically-administered back exam.
- Sound moral character evidenced by a satisfactory Criminal Record background test required.
- One years' experience as a professional driver preferred.
- Prior experience in a para transit, social service, or elder service organization preferred
SCM Community Transportation Inc.
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicant without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In addition SCM Community Transportation Inc. complies with applicable state and laws governing nondiscrimination.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
SCM Community Transportation Inc.expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression of national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Improper interference with the ability of company employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time
Pay:
$ $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Shift:
- Day shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
