Driver (On-Call)

Job Description

Job Description

Wage: $17.75 (non-CDL); $22.50 (CDL with Passenger Endorsement) 

Position Functions: 

Responsible for safely operating vehicles to transport students to off-center appointments and other destinations as assigned. 

Position Schedule:  Part-Time, On-Call as needed - any hours, any day or night. (Flexible schedule)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Safely operating the center's vehicles to transport students to and from off-center appointments and other destinations as assigned.
• Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in good working order.
• Report any vehicle malfunctions, or needed repairs, and will comply with all traffic laws and regulations. 
• Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers, trips, hours worked, mileage, and/or fuel consumption. 
• Assist the Safety/Transportation Supervisor in routine safety duties, which include interactions with the students. 

Skills & Competencies:

• Good working knowledge of basic vehicle operation
• Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle safety practices
• Experience with visual inspection and maintenance of vehicles
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations 
• Strong attention to detail
• Good decision-making skills
• Effective communication skills; both verbal and written
• The ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
• The ability to relate to, and to have empathy for the students
• Ability to work irregular or varying work schedules
• Proficient in using computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Education Requirements: 

• High school graduate or equivalent, and one year of experience in driving passenger vehicles
• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Benefits: N/A

ADA Requirements: 

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals; however, no accommodations will be made that may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee, or others, or that impose an undue hardship on the company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

Physical Activity:

• Fluently reading, writing, and communicating in English
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
• Seeing to read road maps, road signs, labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.
• Sitting, standing, and moving about, or walking for occasional or frequent periods
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies
• Occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects 

Working Conditions: 

• Campus and general office setting
• Indoor and outdoor environment
• May be subject to irregular or varying work schedules
• Driving a vehicle (bus, van, auto) in variable traffic and weather conditions

Oneonta Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

As of September 17, 2023: Under the NYS DOL Pay Transparency Law, employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who discuss their compensation with co-workers. 

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