Driver-QU554701 - Long Island City, NY, United States - Institute for Community Living

Description

NOTE:
All applicants must comply with ICL"s vaccination policy.

Individuals selected for employment cannot begin working until they provide verification that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (with an FDA-authorized vaccine).

JOB SUMMARY:
This is a responsible non-supervisory position. Incumbent performs all duties within guidelines

provided by Program Director and other policies and procedures, such as the Authorized Driver

Handbook. Duties include operating and maintaining transportation vehicles with a focus on safety

and client courtesy; performing daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections; performing minor

maintenance tasks on the vehicles when necessary; fueling the vehicles; ensuring that periodic

scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed and reported; documenting client usage; preparing trip

reports; preparing accident and incident reports as necessary; assisting client in and out of the vehicle

as needed; providing safety briefing to clients ; and providing other services as requested by

management when not engaged in transportation service.


ESSENTIAL TASKS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.

• Operates assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner;
• Maintains defensive driving;
• Provides a communication link between clients and staff, and between program where clients

reside and program to which client is being transported including relaying information,

delivering paperwork, etc;

• Assists clients, in and out of the vehicle as necessary; operates ramps, lifts and securement

devices as needed;

• Reads and interprets maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service for

clients or as instructed by supervisor, and reads and interprets road signs in English;

• Presents safety briefing to passengers prior to each trip departure;
• Keeps the assigned vehicle(s) clean inside and outside;
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records on trip sheets, client transportation forms, vehicle

maintenance, fuel purchases, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle condition reports and

other records that are requested by management;

• Performs minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle(s) as required;
• Fuels the assigned vehicle(s);
• Coordinates the schedule for major or periodic vehicle maintenance with management and

staff to minimize service interruptions;

• Responds immediately to accident or medical emergencies by notifying emergency response

providers;

• May provide (if instructed by supervisor) clients with peer counseling; and
• Serves as a positive role model while providing transportation service.
• Attends all required training, including any assigned safety and safe driver courses
• Performs other job related duties that may be assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of the Vehicle and Traffic Law as it applies to the safe and legal operation of the

vehicle in question.

• Knowledge of the nature of cargo carried (if any) and any special handling required.

* knowledge of simple automotive repair and maintenance procedures.

• Ability in the operation of motor vehicles as required.
• Ability to lift and carry crates, cartons, boxes and other cargo onto and off of transport vehicles

if necessary.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or GED. Candidates must possess a clean New York State driver license

appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. Candidates may be required to possess the

appropriate level CDL Class A, B, C or General Class D license. Maintenance of a clean valid NYS

driver's license is a requirement for continuing employment.