Van Driver

Job Title

Demand Response Transportation Provider

Job Description

Under the supervision of, and reporting to, the Aging and Disability Resource Center Supervisor, is responsible for providing safe demand response transportation dispatched for door-to-door service for the elderly and/or disabled persons residing in Calumet County. Performs related duties as required.

Examples Of Duties

Safely transports elderly and/or disabled persons door to door to medical, nutrition, shopping, and human services resources according to an assigned schedule. Services the van by performing the following tasks: checks the condition of the van prior to the trip by recording any mechanical defects, using the pre-trip inspection form; checks oil and tires; fuels; and maintains a clean vehicle. Notifies passengers they must secure their seatbelt. Operates wheelchair lift equipment and secures passenger's wheelchair to restraining device to stabilize wheelchair, according to directions. Physically assists disabled and passengers requiring personal care into and out of vehicle and to and from their doors. Keeps a log of passengers, destination and nature of trips. Reports any injury to the Aging and Disability Resource Center Supervisor on the same day of the incident. Reports all accidents to the police and the Aging and Disability Resource Center Supervisor. Operates cell phone to communicate with Aging and Disability Resource Center staff. It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.

Typical Qualifications

Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to six months experience in the operation of a van or related experience; courses in driver training and road safety; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the County. Mathematical Skills Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Computer Skills None. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver's License. Other Skills and Abilities Good knowledge of traffic rules and regulations. Some skill in the operation of a passenger vehicle under all types of weather conditions. Ability to understand and follow directions. Ability to interact with elderly and disabled individuals. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate noise.