Transportation Specialist - Driver

Transportation Specialist

Transportation Specialists provide safe transportation services for clients utilizing the agency's transportation service. Responsible for maintaining accurate service and van records and safe operation of agency vehicles.

Responsibilities And Duties :

• Provides transportation service to enrolled participants and assists to and from the door of their residence to the vehicle and / or service destination.
• Maintains accurate van reports.
• Ensures all riders are accounted for and that some individual / program pays for transportation services.
• Provides safe assistance to each passenger boarding the vehicle.
• Opens and closes all vehicle doors.
• Must wear seat belt.
• Ensures daily check in with Lead Driver.
• Observes manifests and prepares for trips scheduled on the following day.
• Checks engine oil each day before starting the vehicle.
• Attends staff meetings and training sessions as necessary.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the agency and the community.
• Prepares and submits timesheet as required.
• Ensures that all vehicle doors are unlocked before starting the day.
• Ensure all vehicle doors are locked when away from it.
• Checks for proper clearance before pulling under low roofs, carports, or drive-in windows.
• Stops at all railroad crossings.
• Assures vehicle cleanliness and maintenance.
• Does not leave the vehicle(s) with the engine running.
• Reports all injuries to the Safety and Security Officer.
• Remains familiar with and follows safety rules, procedures, and policies.
• Participates in quarterly safety meetings.
• Operates agency equipment in the way it was intended.
• Responsible for managing on-board safety and security incidents from impact until supervisors and / or first responders arrive.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.