Part Time Senior Transportation Driver

Senior Transportation Driver

VOA recognizes the unique needs of the older adult who needs a wheelchair ramp to stay at home safely, and the preschooler whose family needs additional resources. VOA supports veteran's efforts to exit homelessness as well as provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence. Wherever VOA goes, it combines relationship-building, volunteers and quality services to lift and support our neighbor's efforts to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential.

The Senior Transportation Driver provides assisted transportation trips to senior residents in Clear Creek County for medical, grocery, shopping and local priority trips. The Senior Transportation driver delivers meals to Meals on Wheels clients. The Transportation driver packs, loads, and organizes agency vehicles to ensure efficient delivery of the route. The Senior Transportation Driver cultivates and maintains communication and teamwork with clients, volunteers, coworkers and community partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adheres to a published schedule for transportation services within Volunteers of America programs.
• Picks up seniors at their homes, transports them to program activities, and returns them home safely.
• Maintains routine vehicle safety and maintenance procedures to sustain vehicles in optimal physical and operating condition.
• Maintains the cleanliness of company vehicles and delivery equipment.
• Reports safety or mechanical issues to the supervisor through completion of daily vehicle checks and weekly agency vehicle checklists.
• Reports to Program Manager any concerns with clients served through assisted transportation.
• Safely drives company vehicles while following all posted speed limits and traffic laws.
• Maintains records of transportation services provided in accordance with Volunteers of America policies and procedures.
• Delivers food to Meals on Wheels clients.
• Assists with congregate dining service as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Driving in a company vehicle to a variety of location occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision. Distance vision and the ability to quickly adjust focus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Job responsibilities and duties may have to be performed in adverse weather conditions.
• The noise level can vary from low to high depending on driving activities.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Part-Time during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Flexibility required based on transportation client needs.

Location

1402 Miner St. Idaho Springs, Colorado

Pay Range: $18.81-$19.50/hr

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above 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. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to begin the Interactive Process.

Benefits (eligibility is based on job type/status)

• Vacation Time/Separate Sick Time/Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays/Personal Days
• Volunteer/Wellness Day
• Tuition Assistance
• Pension Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances
• Life Insurance/Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• LifeLock with Norton
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer

Position will remain open until filled

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role

Veterans strongly encouraged to apply

Requirements

Competencies

• Models core culture attributes of Volunteers of America-Colorado Branch that include "AIRS" (Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Service).
• Models and pursues with vigor Volunteers of America- Colorado Branch three critical virtues of HHH (Hungry, Humble and People Smart).
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude and appearance at all times.

Minimum Qualifications of Position

• Ability to pass background check, annual MVR without major violations.
• Must be at least 18 years old and provide a valid Colorado driver's license and state- mandated automobile insurance.
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Ability to repetitively lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications of Position

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years driving experience in a van or box truck.
• Vehicle maintenance/ mechanical skills helpful.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent organizational skills, time management and strong customer service skills.
• Interacts in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner at all times in contact with program participants, volunteers and the general public to foster a positive image and maintain good relationships.