Transportation Specialist - FT

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Key Responsibilities

Provides transportation service to enrolled participants and assist to and from the door of their residence to the vehicle and/or service destination. Maintains accurate van reports.

Requirements Summary

Must be able to always drive with both hands on the steering wheel. Must be able to check all fluid levels. Must assist all clients on and off vehicles. On all lift/ramp equipped vehicles,

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JOB PURPOSE: Transportation Specialists provide safe transportation services for clients utilizing the agency’s transportation service. Responsible for maintaining accurate service and van records and safe operation of agency vehicles.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Provides transportation service to enrolled participants and assist to and from the door of their residence to the vehicle and/or service destination.
Maintains accurate van reports.
Ensures all riders are accounted for and that some individual/program pays for transportation services.
Provides safe assistance to each passenger boarding the vehicle.
Opens and closes all vehicle doors.
Must wear seat belt.
Ensures daily check in with Lead Driver.
Observes manifests and prepares for trips scheduled on the following day.
Checks engine oil each day before starting the vehicle.
Attends staff meetings and training sessions as necessary.
Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the agency and the community.
Prepares and submits timesheet as required.
Ensures that all vehicle doors are unlocked before starting the day
Ensure all vehicle doors are locked when away from it.
Checks for proper clearance before pulling under low roofs, carports, or drive-in windows.
Stops at all railroad crossings.
Assures vehicle cleanliness and maintenance.
Does not leave the vehicle(s) with the engine running.
Reports all injuries to the Safety and Security Officer.
Remains familiar with and follows safety rules, procedures, and policies.
Participates in quarterly safety meetings.
Operates agency equipment in the way it was intended.
Responsible for managing on-board safety and security incidents from impact until supervisors and/or first responders arrive.
Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to always drive with both hands on the steering wheel.
Must be able to check all fluid levels.
Must assist all clients on and off vehicles.
On all lift/ramp equipped vehicles, assist wheelchairs onto the vehicle; roll wheelchair to the locking device in vehicle and squat down to secure the wheelchair; open and close all doors. The factory weight limit for lifts on wheelchair buses is 800 lbs.
Carry the 5 limit bags of groceries from vehicles to the home (weight 10 – 15 lbs).
Perform vehicle inspection, looking underneath the vehicle for leaks.
Listen and communicate with the cell phone provided by company.
Ease a client carefully onto the ground, hard surface, or floor to perform CPR.
Must be able to drive the vehicle without the help of pillow’s/wood blocks, etc. to reach the vehicle controls, such as the accelerator.
Must be able to sit for a period of 2 hours. (Sitting time depends on the distance of trip.)
Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings.
DOT physical/drug screen required.

PAY

$15.00 per hour.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.