Driver

Responsibilities

• Aid passengers on and off vehicles
• Ensure the safety of disabled or frail clients by providing appropriate physical support
• Push, pull and steer large wheelchairs up and down ramps
• Operate wheelchair lifts and properly secure wheelchairs in vehicles
• Accurately record and maintain paperwork
• Communicate using a two-way radio system
• Operate a computer tablet
• Promptly report vehicle repair needs
• Demonstrate a positive, open and supportive attitude to clients and co-workers
• Participate in ongoing staff development for department
• Attend and participate in company-wide and departmental staff meetings

Requirements

• Possess a valid State of California driver's license (CDL)
• Have an acceptable Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) H-6 report and insurability at normal risk rates
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving techniques
• Ability to safely drive various vehicles under varying weather conditions
• Willingness to drive up to 200+ miles per day
• Successfully complete a pre-employment Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test and physical
• Successfully complete a safety road test administered by center (post-hire)
• Familiarity with geographical area and the ability to read street maps and GPS
• Comfortable operating a tablet and use of basic technology
• Sensitivity and compassion for elderly and physically and/or emotionally disabled individuals
• Ability to use good judgment and work independently
• Flexibility and willingness to work for and with a variety of people
• Experience working with elderly and disabled desired
• Knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations desired
• Volunteer or community service experience desired

Work Environment

• Occasionally drive in a variety of road and weather conditions
• Frequently work outside
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration
• Constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and push up to 300 pounds (wheelchair clients)

Benefits

• Vacation: 12 days in year 1, 15 days in year 2, 20 days in year 5
• Sick: 11 Sick days per year
• Holidays: 13 days observed (12 Fixed Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday)
• Health Insurance with base plan 100% covered by employer beginning 1st of month after hire
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• 403B Retirement Plans with 3.5% employer contribution after 12 months
• Staff have regular opportunities to participate in professional development workshops and classes offered at CVNL

Compensation

The budgeted starting hourly rate that CVNL reasonably expects to pay is $23.77-24.96 depending on prior experience. Up to $32.57/hr with tenure. This takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, external market comparisons for similar positions in similar geographic locations and size.