Lead Driver (Hagerstown) - Full Time - Days/Evenings)

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Driver! The hired individual drives the Health System van or automobile to pick up and transport patients, clients and on occasion, special deliveries throughout the metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

• Maintains record of driving assignments.
• Observes, documents and reports significant and unusual patient behavior to supervisor.
• Performs routine duties to care for van/automobile, and upon approval, makes arrangements with local garage to service and repair van/automobile as needed.
• Under general supervision, coordinates the use of program vehicles and schedules transportation routes to ensure the most efficient use of program resources.
• Coordinates and documents all vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Trains and leads a small group of Drivers.

Requirements

• High School diploma or Vocational Program (Additional years of experience may be considered in place of degree).
• Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and throughout tenure sufficient to operate a Health System van/automobile.
• Individuals with 3 or more points on their driving record will not be considered; individuals with other adverse past driving history (e.g., suspension or DUI) may not be considered.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to communicate effectively with patients and staff, to locate destinations and follow transportation schedules, and keep daily transportation records.
• Work requires driving during varying weather conditions and attending to mentally ill patients.
• One to two years of related experience.