DOT Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Achieve is looking for a full time driving staff to help us support individuals with disabilities. Are you passionate about helping people and like making a difference in individuals days? This might be the job for you!

Hours would be Monday-Friday approximately 6:30-10:00am and 1:00p-4:00p

The Achieve DOT Driver will operate buses and/or vans owned and leased by Achieve to provide transportation to and from the Achieve Services program as well as other community integration and employment sites. The Achieve DOT driver may also drive trucks to pick up and/or deliver products to Achieve and/or companies.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Drive participants to and from home and job sites in a safe manner
• Assist participants on and off the vehicle
• Assist in the development of transportation routes that will ensure the most cost effective and efficient ride possible for Achieve participants
• Support of programmatic interventions of participants while on the vehicle
• Provide work direction for Bus Aids when applicable
• Maintain vehicle in good and safe operating condition
• Communicate with appropriate staff and document any concerns on the corresponding forms
• Attend staff training and other meetings as required
• Drive trucks to pick up and/or deliver products to Achieve and/or companies
• Perform other duties as required

Knowledge and Skill Required:

• Ability to pass a motor vehicle background check
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle
• Ability to be on time and work scheduled shift
• Ability to lift or manually assist people with disabilities on and off vehicles
• Ability to work with people with developmental disabilities
• Ability to follow instructions/direction
• Ability to read maps and plan routes
• A cooperative work style that encourages teamwork and respect
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of staff and team members in a professional and respectful manner
• Ability to provide direct care to programs participants and assist with participant supervision as necessary

Education and Experience Needed:
Valid DOT certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire. Experience with people with developmental disabilities preferred.