Driver CDL

Summary Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to the safe transport residents to/from shopping and on other scheduled events. The CDL Driver is responsible to drive the 24 passenger shuttle which requires a Nevada CDL license with Passenger Endorsement or any other fleet vehicle.


Essential Functions and Work Duties:

• The following essential functions of this position are performed personally, in cooperation with the supervisor, and/or in coordination with other staff. Additional work functions and duties may be assigned. Demonstrate expertise in handling vehicles, including the operations of wheelchair lifts and wheelchair tie-downs when transporting passengers who require such devices.

• Allow enough time for traffic to arrive at properties 15 minutes early.

• Take and return residents safely to/from-designated locations within allowable time frame.

• Maintain contact with the Transportation Coordinator, Property Managers and Resident Services Coordinators at the properties to relay important communication regarding arrival, departures, and any necessary updates.

• Check vehicle for safety (i.e., check water and all fluid levels, gas tank, tires, lights, safety equipment) and clean windows (front & rear).

• Check calendar schedule for daily trips and times.

• Provide great customer service to ensure quality service delivery for residents.

• Actively engaged and participatory in team meetings and communication with team members and other departments.

• Record starting time/mileage in log and have residents sign-in the passenger manifest.

• Complete mileage and time log after each property and/or upon return to garaging location.

• Obey all traffic laws and regulations when operating vehicle.

• Agree to annual review of personal motor vehicle record.

• Vehicle should be swept and picked-up daily after trips. Adhere to regular schedule for cleaning the vehicle.

• Maintain quality communications with the Transportation Coordinator and report any positive or negative situations or events.

• Make trips to pick up food donations from vendors; load onto the assigned vehicle and deliver to the properties or storage.

• Additional duties include the transport of items such as food, clothing, furniture, linens, etc. and deliver to properties or storage. Responsible to complete assigned errands and make corporate deliveries to the bank, postal services, board members or other assignments as needed.

Risk Management

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with Transportation Coordinator to identify and remediate any safety hazards in the fleet.

• Complete any property incident reports within 24 hours of incident.

• Maintain a clean and hazard free fleet.

• Effectively communication shuttle guidelines and rules to residents.

Other Functions and Work Duties:

• Perform other duties as from time to time may be determined necessary for the well-being of the total operation.

• Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed upon individual circumstances.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below 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.

Education and/or Experience:

• A valid and current Nevada State CDL license for operating a shuttle with more than 14 passenger seats.
• Must possess a Medical Examiners Certificate.

• For insurance coverage purposes, must be at least 25+ years of age.

• Driving record that is free of any moving violations in the past 3 years.

• Previous driving experience preferably in transporting people.

• Must be able to obtain a Sheriffs Work Card.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write and speak in English fluently.

• Aware of surroundings and a high degree of alertness.

• Have general mechanical knowledge.

• Ability to read maps and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Able to handle stressful situations during transportation of passengers and have patience with traffic and passengers.

• Aware of surroundings and conditions that affect safe vehicle operations.

• Ability to read maps or GPS and perform multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to all laws and Nevada HAND regulations regarding transportation.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position the majority of shift, bend, stoop, balance, sit, reach and lift items weighing 50 lbs. or more.

• Ability to withstand extended exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.

• Climbing: frequently ascending or descending stairs, ramps, and the like, using feet, and legs and/or hands and arms.

• Body agility is important: maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching.

• Lifting: raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

• Stooping: frequently bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

• Kneeling: frequently bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees.

• Reaching: frequently extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.

• Handling: frequently seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand, such as to turn a switch or shift automobile gears.
• Hearing: ability to ascertain if equipment is working properly, and ability to respond to audible alarms, horns, emergency service vehicles while the bus is in motion.

• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly to assist residents during trips.

• The employee is required to have close visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment such as lifts for passengers. The worker must have the ability to read, understand, and distinguish between traffic signals and all traffic signs.

• The employee is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving vehicles.

• The employee is subject to both environmental conditions: activities occur inside and outside.

• The employee must be physically able to perform and demonstrate emergency evacuation procedures.