Transportation

Job Summary

This position provides necessary transportation services for people who receive services from ILS. It involves providing transportation for various activities and maintaining strict confidentiality for all consumer information.

Job Duties

• To provide individuals with necessary transportation for purposes of attending work, school, medical appointments, grocery and/or personal shopping, bill paying, banking, recreation/leisure activities, etc.
• To operate vehicle(s) in a safe manner through use of defensive driving skills, use of seat belts, observation of all traffic laws, and maintain proper control of passengers without being rude.
• To complete required paperwork for the operation of the vehicle(s) such as ATA reports, ILS maintenance checklist, accident/incident reports.
• To attend staff meetings and in-service training provided by ILS and/or other training activities as needed or required.
• To provide/assist with van maintenance of all vehicles by keeping van(s) clean, filled with gasoline/oil, reporting any problems to the Manager or Program Director and arranging for repair.
• To be familiar with all ILS/CL emergency procedures, especially those that are related to operating a vehicle.
• To assist supervisor in developing bus routes in the most expedient and economical manner.
• To be a "role model" for individuals served by ILS and a representative of Independent Living Services, Inc.

Qualifications

• A High School Education or equivalent
• Maintain a current negative Health Card or chest x-ray (TB skin test)
• Must be able to operate a vehicle and demonstrate safe driving skills
• Seven years driving experience and possess a valid AR/Other state driver's license in good standing
• Possess a good driving record for the last three years
• Must be insurable as an ILS driver through ILS insurance
• Have proof of current personal vehicle liability insurance
• Ability to observe and record data to fill out reports
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff and consumers through use of telephone and/or other verbal means
• Ability to follow necessary procedures in case of emergency situation(s)
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds

Benefits

Benefits eligibility is based on category classification and hours worked per week. Part-time employees working less than 30 hours weekly do not qualify for benefits.