Transportation Specialist
The Alden Network · Rockford, IL · 3 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
About the Role
Responsible for safely transporting residents to and from arranged locations.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent
- Unencumbered driver’s license
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Excellent communication skills
- At least 18 years of age
- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote and ensure safe transport
- Current CPR certification or ability to become certified within ninety (90) days of employment
- Able to read, write, and speak English in an understandable manner
- Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm
Physical Requirements
- Able to move intermittently throughout the workday
- Able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
- Possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately
- Able to function independently, with flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, family members, personnel, and support agencies
- Good general health and emotional stability
- Able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, young, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people
- Able to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, and residents in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day
- Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses
Responsibilities
- Follow safety rules as residents board and exit the bus or near cross streets near bus stops
- Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe manner
- Check the condition of the vehicle at least monthly and report any malfunctions or necessary repairs
- Maintain order among passengers while in transit
- Pick up and/or drop off residents at scheduled locations while following strict time schedules
- Maintain cleanliness of the interior of the vehicle at all times
- Attend community outings as assigned by the Administrator and/or designee
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement / Pension Plan
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance