Senior Transportation Driver
Senior Transportation Driver
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USD 18 - 19
1 Vacancy
Job Description
VOAC recognizes the unique needs of the older adult who needs a wheelchair ramp to stay at home safely and the preschooler whose family needs additional resources. VOAC supports veterans efforts to exit homelessness as well as provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence. Wherever VOAC goes it combines relationshipbuilding volunteers and quality services to lift and support our neighbors efforts to become selfsufficient and reach their full potential.
** The Senior Transportation Driver provides assisted transportation trips to senior residents in Clear Creek County from Volunteers of America Seniors Nutrition and Meal on Wheels Programs for medical grocery shopping and local priority trips. The Senior Transportation driver delivers meals from the Clear Creek County kitchen to the dining site(s) and to Meal on Wheels clients. The Transportation driver packs loads and organizes agency vehicle to ensure efficient delivery of the route. The Senior Transportation Driver cultivates and maintains communication and teamwork with clients volunteers coworkers and community partners.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains and adheres to a published schedule for transportation services within the Volunteers of America programs.
Coordinates a daily reservation and cancellation system for the transportation service.
Picks up seniors at their homes transports for program activities and returns them home safely.
Develops and maintains routine vehicle safety/ maintenance procedures which will sustain the vehicle in optimum physical and operating condition.
Maintains cleanliness of company vehicle and delivery equipment.
Reports any safety or mechanical issues to supervisor through completion of daily vehicle checks and weekly completion of agency vehicle checklist.
Safely drives company vehicle following all posted speed limits and general traffic laws.
Maintains records of transportation services provided and prepares statistical data as requested.
Assists in packaging meals and milk to ensure meals are appropriately sealed and insulated to maintain food safety standards and counts are accurate.
Deliver food to the meal site(s) and Meal on Wheels clients.
Manages Meal on Wheels participant caseload including home visits six months reevaluations Information /referral and follow up advocacy and home delivery routing.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Driving in a company vehicle to a variety of location occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision. Distance vision and the ability to quickly adjust focus.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Job responsibilities and duties may have to be performed in adverse weather conditions.
The noise level can vary from low to high depending on driving activities.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
FT Generally between 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday Friday.
Evening and/or weekend hours may be required based on program events or assigned duties.
Location
1402 Miner St. Idaho Springs Colorado
Salary: $18.81$19.81/hr
BENEFITS eligibility is based on job type/status)
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Volunteer/Wellness Day
Tuition Assistance
Pension and 403b Retirement Plan
Health Dental Vision Pet Insurances
Life Insurance (Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program
Employee Discount Program
LifeLock with Norton
Public Loan Forgiveness
Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer
POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED
VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE
Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply
Competencies
Models core culture attributes of Volunteers of AmericaColorado Branch that include AIRS (Accountability Integrity Respect and Service).
Models and pursues with vigor Volunteers of America Colorado Branch three critical virtues of HHH (Hungry Humble and People Smart).
Maintain a positive professional attitude and appearance at all time.
Minimum Qualifications of Position
Ability to pass background check annual MVR without major violations.
Must be at least 18 years old and provide a valid Colorado drivers license and state mandated automobile insurance.
Ability to read write and follow instructions.
Ability to repetitively lift up to 50 pounds
Preferred Qualifications of Position
High School Diploma or GED
Two years driving experience in a van or box truck.
Vehicle maintenance/ mechanical skills helpful.
Knowledge and Skills
Excellent organizational skills time management and strong customer service skills.
Behaves in a friendly courteous and respectful manner at all times in contact with program participants volunteers and the general public to foster a positive image and maintain good relationships .
Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role please contact to begin the Interactive Process.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
