On-Call Van Driver

Van Driver For Council On Aging

The City of Pittsfield is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Van Driver for the Council on Aging. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, be confident in their driving abilities, and overall demonstrate a good rapport with the elderly community. We are an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a multicultural work force, excellence in public service, and on-going mutual respect in our working relationships. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply for our open positions - recognizing and respecting that diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to our public service.

Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle from senior center to client homes and transports to various destinations according to the assigned schedule. Destinations may include : medical / dental, meal site, social day care, food shopping, public assistance.
• Assists disabled passengers into and out of the vehicle and secures passenger's wheelchairs in order to stabilize them during transit.
• Adhere to the driving / bus policy (including seat belt safety) as determined by supervisor and COA Director.
• Keep daily records of mileage and gasoline use to be submitted to supervisor and BRTA weekly.
• Perform routine checks on the vehicle (including but not limited to : tires, gas, oil, battery water, directional signals, seat belts) : performs preventative maintenance.
• Report deficiencies / problems with the vehicle to supervisor as soon as possible.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle at all times.
• Collect fares / ticket / vouchers (as applicable) and turn fares into supervisor daily.
• Observe changes in habits of passengers; report changes to supervisor.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Hours

On call between 8 : 00am-4 : 00pm.

Salary

Starting rate $19.18 - $20.35 an hour. Annual increases up to $25.02 an hour.