Van Driver Wanted for NET Trans - No Sundays
$33,280–$33,280 year
On-siteJohnson City, Tennessee, United States
Johnson City, Tennessee, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$33,280–$33,280 yearEntry LevelMedium
Full TimeEntry LevelMedium
Job Summary
Operate a wheelchair lift-equipped van to transport clients to appointments and shopping destinations from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, with guaranteed Sunday off. Provide passenger assistance for mobility impairments, maintain accurate daily schedules and mileage records, and perform daily pre-trip inspections. Adhere to all traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, and Agency policies while treating clients with dignity and confidentiality. Collect fares and follow proper money handling procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Class D with Endorsement F driver's license
- Must pass a pre-hire drug and alcohol test
- Must be subject to random drug/alcohol testing
- Must pass a DOT Physical
- Must submit a 10 year pre-hire DMV check
- Must submit to a DMV report on an annual basis
- Must pass a pre-hire functional ability screening
- Must submit to a pre-hire criminal background check
- Must be over 21 years of age
- Must be available for early morning shift - pulling out 6am Monday through Friday
- Must work shift from 6am to 3pm
- Must be available for guaranteed every Sunday off
- Must be willing to assist other drivers when needed by the central office
- Must be able to perform frequent stepping, stooping, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, kneeling and bending
- Must be able to provide assistance to clients with mobility impairments
- Must be able to transport clients in wheelchairs, scooters, or similar
- Must be able to use defensive driving techniques
- Must be able to operate van in a timely and safe manner
- Must be able to follow all applicable Agency, State, and Federal regulations
- Must be able to attend driver trainings as required
- Must be able to provide passenger assistance to clients while entering or exiting van
- Must be able to follow correct procedures for transporting clients in wheelchairs, scooters, or similar
- Must be able to use concepts of client sensitivity training when dealing with passengers
- Must be able to maintain complete and accurate daily schedules, mileage and time records
- Must be able to turn in paperwork and revenue in a timely manner
- Must be able to perform a daily pre-trip van inspection
- Must be able to report any van problems to the maintenance staff
- Must be able to present a clean and well-groomed appearance
- Must be able to conduct one's self in a professional manner
- Must be able to treat clients with dignity and respect
- Must be able to use concepts of client sensitivity training when dealing with passengers
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of client information and records
- Must be able to collect general public fares
- Must be able to follow proper money handling procedures
- Must be able to obey all traffic laws and regulations
- Must be able to follow all safety precautions, including defensive driving safety techniques
- Must be able to ensure safety of all passengers
- Must be able to accurately follow instructions from central office
- Must be able to use correct FCC/TDOT radio/communication procedures
- Must be able to advise clients to communicate all schedule changes to the central office
- Must be able to provide service in accordance with Title VI of the Federal Code
- Must be able to follow all Agency policies and procedures
- Must be able to behave as a member of a team
- Must be able to transport clients from other routes and counties
- Must be able to abide by Agency rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Agency handbook
- Regular attendance and timeliness
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience in a public transportation system
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