Driver

Responsibilities

• Transports patients in agency vehicles to other program sites, appointments, or within the community, etc.
• Picks up and delivers supplies from vendors, other sites, etc. as needed.
• Transports staff to other sites as needed.
• Research and plan for traffic, construction, and weather delays.
• Observe all traffic and vehicle operation laws to ensure the safe and legal operation of agency vehicles.
• Maintains and updates Vehicle Trip Logs daily.
• Follows agency vehicle emergency procedures in case of an accident.
• Inspects vehicles before use in order following the agency vehicle checklist to ensure that they are maintained in a safe and efficient operating condition.
• Demonstrates a professional standard of conduct in representing the agency out in the community.
• Drives to and from agency sites to pick up items i.e. mail as requested.
• Reinforces agency policy in using vehicle safety/seat belts.
• Maintains vehicle by ensuring regular preventive maintenance work is performed.
• Ensures that the vehicle is cleaned and fueled regularly.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• At least Five (5) years proven driving experience.
• No statutory or major violations listed on MVR.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Familiarity with GPS devices.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations such as rush hour, construction, and heavy traffic delays.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Available to work a flexible schedule and be to work as needed in response to participant and staff needs.