Job Information
Elderwood Driver Activities in West Seneca, New York
Salary
Pay: $15.10 - $18.25 / hour
Overview
Driver Pay Range $15.10 - $18.25/hour depending on experience.
Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 8am-4pm.
Driver team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by being responsible for safely transporting and transferring medically stable residents/patients via Elderwood vehicles between medical facilities and loading transit disabled, or wheelchair bound passengers in and out of the vehicle.
Responsibilities
Driver Essential Job Functions:
Ability to use hands and arms in repeated motions (opening manual passenger doors, steering the shuttle bus, securing wheelchair equipment, etc.).
Ability to perform pre and post trip inspection duties that may require stooping, bending, and other similar range of motion activity.
Ability to drive and work in all conditions including snow, ice, rain, and nighttime hours in a safe manner.
Ability to carry and load baggage and medical equipment.
Ability to physically load wheelchair clients and properly operate safety equipment including hydraulic lift.
Ability to operate a full size cargo van and small shuttle bus.
Ability to assist wheelchair bound and transit disabled passengers in and out of vans.
Possession and maintenance of a medical certification card as required by DOT regulations
Qualifications
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
· Twenty-one (21) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalency preferred. · Minimum two (2) years of experience in a driving related position. · Valid state driver license with proper class/endorsement. · Must be clean driving record with no violations (zero points) and no accidents in the previous 36 months. Any violation is subject to individual review and subject to termination or disqualification to drive on behalf of the Company. · New York Facilities: Initial and continuous compliance with Article 19-A of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, which includes among other things, investigation of prior employment, prior and ongoing driving record, penal law convictions and continually passing the medical examinations, required drug testing, vision and hearing tests required pursuant to New York State regulations. · Knowledge of local roadways and directions, which encompass driving routes. · Knowledge of fleet vehicles and all handicap equipment including operational and safety procedures. · Understanding of the rights and needs of transit disabled passengers.
EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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Posted Date4 days ago(6/13/2024 4:28 PM)
Requisition ID2024-29717
of Openings1
Area of InterestDriver
CompanyElderwood
LocationElderwood Assisted Living at West Seneca
Position TypeRegular Part-Time
ShiftDays
SalaryPay: $15.10 - $18.25 / hour