Part-Time Van Driver

About the Role

This position transports adults 60+ to and from The Connolly/Senior Center using a 12-passenger van with a wheelchair lift. Some transportation assignments may include taking older adults on field trips that are longer driving distances (30-90 minutes one-way).

Position Summary

Essential duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspect the van prior to operation to ensure safe operating conditions; notify supervisor of any operational or repair problems;
• Fuel and maintain van, including appropriate disposal of trash and ensuring that van is clean and presentable to the public at all times;
• Pick up and drop off passengers at designated locations;
• Assist passengers to safely board, ride and exit the van with their belongings, including securing wheelchairs on the van as needed;
• Operate vehicle safely, obey traffic laws and state/federal transit regulations;
• Hear and communicate clearly while van is in motion, utilizing radio, intercom speaker, or own amplified voice as needed;
• Must be courteous, helpful, patient and professional at all times;
• Complete and submit essential paperwork – rider logs, inspection reports, etc.;
• Report any accidents and medical emergencies immediately, requesting police or ambulance service as needed; assist passengers until services arrive; complete required accident reports;
• Meet and maintain all motor vehicle safety requirements per applicable OSHA safety standards; notify the proper authority in cases of mechanical failure, safety deficiencies, when off schedule, or other incidents;
• This position may assist as required with occasional light physical labor tasks at the Council on Aging center, such as providing support in the kitchen
• May be required to make and confirm reservations with passengers
• Schedule pick up and drop off times and route

Minimum Entrance Requirements

• Completion of high school education or GED;
• Experience driving a passenger van and familiar with all safety precautions;
• Valid Massachusetts Class D driver's license and good driving record;
• Upon hire, this position will require the following training courses and subsequent re-certifications without lapse to remain in compliance with MassDOT regulations;
  • Passenger Assistance Training (Accessible Lift Use and Passenger Securement & Disability Awareness);
  • Defensive Driving;
  • CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens;
  • Substance Abuse Awareness Training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

This position requires the ability to problem-solve, complete routine forms, follow safety practices and procedures, and carry out instructions; the knowledge of and ability to navigate Everett neighborhoods and surrounding areas in a passenger van; knowledge of and adherence to all local, state and federal traffic laws and regulations. Multi-lingual skills in Spanish, Portuguese or Haitian-Creole a plus.

Physical Demand & Working Environment

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Ability to work in a variety of outdoor conditions, with exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, snowy and windy weather conditions; job may require operating van in potentially hazardous driving conditions, such as snow, wind, sleet, and hail;
• Ability to operate a wheelchair lift to load/unload passengers, and help passengers with diverse physical abilities and assistive devices safely navigate entering, seating and exiting a vehicle;
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; climb and descend stairs; feel, handle and reach; bend, stoop, kneel and pivot; and talk and hear.
• The employee must be physically able to perform and demonstrate emergency evacuation procedures and communicate effectively and positively with staff and passengers.
• Must be able to push/pull up to 50 pounds independently.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, night/dusk vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Application Procedure

Resume must be submitted to View email address on click.appcast.io. Cover letter is optional.

Aids and services will be provided to qualified applicants with disabilities free of charge, upon request. For a reasonable accommodation and/or alternative application modification, call Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

The City of Everett is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or any other protected category. Women, people of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.