Driver - Dominican Village Inc
Amityville, NY
About the Job
Driver (CDL Required)
Dominican Village is a not-for-profit, senior living community and assisted living residence founded in 1992 by the sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville, New York. Our mission is to provide a supportive environment in which the sacredness of life and the dignity of each person are held in the highest regard and to offer its residents a choice of programs and services that foster independence, and promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, and maximize opportunities for socialization.
We are currently looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join our Transportation Department. The Driver will coordinate and execute all transportation needs regarding resident usage of facility vehicles. Assists with the provision of group activities as time allows.
Responsibilities:
Dominican Village is a not-for-profit, senior living community and assisted living residence founded in 1992 by the sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville, New York. Our mission is to provide a supportive environment in which the sacredness of life and the dignity of each person are held in the highest regard and to offer its residents a choice of programs and services that foster independence, and promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, and maximize opportunities for socialization.
We are currently looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join our Transportation Department. The Driver will coordinate and execute all transportation needs regarding resident usage of facility vehicles. Assists with the provision of group activities as time allows.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for providing safe, courteous transportation service and serving as support staff for the Activities Director or Maintenance Director. Coordinates vehicle maintenance, maintenance, and repair to ensure vehicle longevity.
- Drive vehicle from community to social and other various destinations according to assigned schedule.
- Assist residents into and out of the vehicle in a safe manner.
- Secure passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during the trip.
- Practice safe driving techniques at all times.
- Clean and service vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories and report and coordinate vehicle maintenance repairs.
- Establish and monitor daily and weekly trip inspection and preventative maintenance programs, as well as maintain records regarding the maintenance of all vehicles.
- Maintain a safe driving record according to Dominican Village guidelines.
- Handle emergency situations and basic First Aid.
- Report potentially unsafe conditions to the Concierge Director.
- May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
Requirements:
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five (5) or more years of driving experience and knowledge of vehicle preventative maintenance programs.
- A commercial driver's license is required to operate commercial-size vehicles.
- Able to operate a seven (7) to sixteen (16) passenger bus. Able to change tires and other equipment, First Aid Kit, wheelchair lift, and dollies/hand trucks.
- Experienced with vehicle emergency repairs, able to change automobile tires and handle minor on-road maintenance.
- Knowledgeable of all streets within an 8–10-mile radius of the Dominican Village.
- The position requires driving responsibilities.
- Must satisfactorily meet and be in compliance with Dominican Village Motor Vehicle Record Policy standards.
Schedule:
- Mon, Tue, & Thus
- Flexible Hours
Dominican Village is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.
Source : Dominican Village Inc