TRANSPORTATION DRIVER IOC - COUNCIL ON AGING 26-8-5

Department: Council on Aging
Location: 711 Marshall Street, Suite 100, Tonganoxie, KS
Supervisor: Transportation Supervisor
Salary: $20.49 per hour

About the role

Under the direction of the Transportation Supervisor, this position serves as a driver for the Transportation Department, originating in southern Leavenworth County. Drivers operate a 7 to 20-passenger bus or ADA accessible vehicle, transporting adults age 50 and over and persons with disabilities in Basehor, Tonganoxie, Linwood, and surrounding areas. Drivers pick up, discharge, and assist passengers in boarding and departing, transporting them throughout Leavenworth County, the Kansas City Metropolitan area, and within a 50-mile radius of Leavenworth, KS.

Responsibilities

• Provides transportation services to residents in southern Leavenworth County (80% of time)
• Maintains a daily maintenance log (5% of time)
• Collects transportation fees (4% of time)
• Maintains the cleanliness of the vehicles (6% of time)
• Drives a 7 to 20-passenger bus and operates an ADA accessible vehicle
• Adheres to all road safety regulations and posted signage
• Responds to transportation assignments in all types of weather
• Ensures customer safety through vigilant driving and passenger assistance
• Transports passengers to various locations, choosing the best route and adhering to scheduled departure and arrival times
• Assists passengers in boarding and departing the vehicle, including securing occupied wheelchairs or scooters
• Performs daily vehicle inspections (tires, battery, and other components)
• Receives service requests by telephone and two-way radio
• Maintains trip logs, operating records, passenger records, mileage, fuel, and oil usage
• Prepares reports regarding driving hazards and incidents
• Attends trainings and informational programs
• Performs all other duties as assigned (5% of time)

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency
• Valid Driver’s License (must maintain throughout employment)
• Ability to obtain a Kansas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement, if needed
• Ability to obtain CPR and AED certification
• Must pass pre-employment drug/alcohol test and KBI background check
• Ability to successfully relate to senior citizens and persons with disabilities

Skills

• Working knowledge of city and county roads
• Ability to understand, follow, and communicate oral and written directions
• Legible handwriting
• Proficiency in using a two-way radio
• Knowledge of defensive driving practices
• Ability to remain calm with passengers and operate the vehicle under various road and weather conditions
• Ability to complete maintenance logs and daily trip sheets for statistical reporting
• Ability to push an occupied wheelchair as defined by ADA law
• Effective communication with co-workers, supervisors, dispatch, senior citizens, and the general public

Physical Demands

• Vision: Adequate to drive, read maps, and transportation schedules
• Hearing: Adequate for normal conversation with employees, applicants, and the public
• Speech: Ability to speak and understand English clearly for telephone and in-person communication
• Standing: 5% of time (e.g., waiting for passengers)
• Walking: 20% of time (e.g., escorting passengers to and from the bus)
• Sitting: 75% of time (e.g., driving the vehicle)
• Lifting/Carrying: Up to 25+ pounds (e.g., lifting groceries and packages for seniors)
• Pushing/Pulling: Must meet current ADA requirements
• Climbing/Balancing: Required when negotiating stairs, retrieving supplies, or walking up van steps
• Stooping/Kneeling: Required when assisting passengers with seatbelts or carrying packages
• Reaching/Handling: Required for most tasks