*TRANSPORTATION SERVICES*
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Driver
*A.
**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:*
· Provides safe transportation services to clients of North Valley Services.
*B.
**PRIMARY SCHEDULE: *
· Monday – Friday/Split shift (7:00am – 9:00am, and 1:30pm -3:30pm).
Days and hours may vary and include evenings, Holidays, and weekends as needed.
*C.
**SUPERVISION RECEIVED:*
· Works under the supervision of the Transportation Services Program Manager.
*D.
**SUPERVISION EXERCISED:*
· Is responsible to supervise individuals with developmental disabilities while using NVS transportation services.
*E.
**QUALIFICATIONS:*
· High school education or equivalent.
· Current California driver’s license, with an acceptable DMV printout and insurability, minimum of a 3-year driving history.
· Be at least 21 years of age to meet insurance standards.
· Currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a California commercial driver’s license with a passenger endorsement.
· Currently possess or have the ability to obtain a Vehicle Developmental Disabled Passenger (VDDP) certificate.
· Ability to pass a DOJ criminal background check.
· Ability to pass CPR and First Aid course.
*F.
**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*
· Follows all procedures, policies, and guidelines of North Valley Services.
· Provides safe transportation to individuals to and from NVS programs, sites and/or activities.
· Collaborates and works efficiently with others.
· Ensures that assigned vehicles are in proper working order by completing daily inspection sheets and reporting any deficiencies.
· Completes basic maintenance duties when required.
· Abides by CHP and DOT compliance guidelines.
· Assists individuals on and off the vehicle as needed.
· Assists with transportation of clients, including wheelchair assistance and securing wheelchairs on buses.
· Assists filling in at other programs and/or departments as needed.
· Additional duties as assigned including, filling in at other sites or departments as needed.
*G.
**PHYSICAL DUTIES:*
· Ability to perform duties including bending, pushing, lifting, stooping and climbing.
· May have prolonged sitting.
· May have prolonged driving.
· Ability to reach overhead.
· May lift up to 30 pounds and assist in lifting clients.
*H.
**STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE:*
· Effectiveness in performing the duties and responsibilities as described above.
· Ability to function as a part of the team.
· Ability to present and maintain a positive and professional image.
· Ability to effectively implement individual client plans.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.
00 - $20.
80 per hour
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Experience:
* Van driver: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Required)
* CDL (Required)
Work Location: In person