Van Driver

Qualification:

• Valid New York State Driver’s License – with a clean driving record is a must.
• High school diploma or GED.
• One-year experience of institutional driving.

Responsibilities:

• Drives and escorts shelter clients to and from appointments.
• Ensures welcoming and respectful atmosphere on the van.
• Assist riders as needed when entering or exiting the vehicle.
• Delivers belongings to other sites as needed.
• Operates vehicle in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
• Reports problems related to routing, scheduling or vehicle breakdowns and malfunctions in a timely manner.
• Assist in scheduling and routing of vehicle.
• Performs daily routine safety checks and pre-trip inspections on assigned vehicle.
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle both inside and out by routine wiping down and mopping as well as bringing van to car wash on a routine basis.
• Maintains vehicle in good working condition by ensuring routine maintenance is performed.
• Maintains knowledge of local area street and highway systems, motor vehicle laws and regulations, safe/defensive driving techniques and the needs of population served.
• Reports all traffic incidents and accidents immediately to Shelter Director or their designee.
• Reports concerns about client stability to the Director of Social Service or their designee in a timely fashion.

Salary: $40,000 Yr.