Van Driver jobs in Covington, KY

Department: Transportation   FLSA Classification:  non-Exempt

Reports To: Transportation Manager

Summary/Objective

The van driver is responsible for the safe transport of individuals from their home to facility based services and back home.  In addition there may be transportation of clients to meet other needs.  Drivers are responsible for the cleanliness and general maintenance oversight of the vehicle assigned. 

Essential Functions/Job Duties:

1. Complete all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the agency Code of Ethics.
2. Maintain compliance to governing authorities including the Bureau of Quality Improvement in Services, Rule IAC 460, Department of Labor, Indiana Department of Transportation, and the agency Quality Management System. 
3. Maintain positive relations and timely communication with agency staff. 
4. Represents New Horizons’ mission and values when interacting with families.
5. Documents passenger health or other concerns on the appropriate form to the  Facility Director
6. Provide proper notification in the event of illness or other emergency to allow coverage for the assigned route. 
7. Maintain compliance of program requirements, to include training and route schedules. 
8. Complete preventative maintenance, safety checks and pre-trip checks as identified and assigned. 
9. Report mechanical and safety concerns immediately to the facility director.
10. Complete trip attendance and other records on a timely basis. 
11. Other duties related to the mission of the agency and administrative needs as assigned. 

Competencies 

1. Excellent verbal,  written,  communication and  interpersonal skills  
2. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
3. Excellent time management skills to include problem-solving skills.
4. Ability to function well in a stressful environment and make appropriate decisions. 
5. Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents 
6. Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
7. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Supervisory Responsibility 

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. 

Work Environment 

This job operates in the community, in a vehicle.   This position routinely uses computers and phones. 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position may be a part-time to full-time position up to 40 hours / week, based on schedules. 

Travel

Travel outside of the job function is not a part of this position.

 Required Education and Experience 

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Must have excellent verbal communication skills.
3. Must have a valid driver’s license.
4. Must have an acceptable driving record; 3 points or less for the previous 12 months, or 16 points or less for the previous 36 months (as defined by the Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) see Points Assessment.

AAP/EEO Statement: New Horizons provides equal employment opportunities to all employees for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.

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