CDL Transportation Driver

Job Corps is the nation’s largest free residential education and job training program that prepares young people ages 16-24 with education and hands-on career training for entry level positions in today's job market.

At Job Corps, students can complete their high school education, GED, learn a specific trade, and also receive assistance in transitional support services (finding housing, employment, etc.

Detroit Job Corps Center is located in Detroit, Michigan and is currently managed by Serrato Corporation.

Position : Driver

Reports To : Safety & Security Manager

Department : Transportation

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

Primary Position Objectives

Transports students to various cities by bus for recreational and educational purposes, transports students / staff to various medical Centers, transports students for other various reasons.

Must be available to work any shift and day of the week due to a 24 / 7 operation.

Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Brief Description of Duties

Administration Procedures

• Transports students to various cities by bus for recreational and educational purposes.
• Transports students to various medical centers.
• Transports equipment and / or commodities by vehicle to the Center.
• Transports students for other various reasons.
• Transports staff to and from commercial carriers.
• Transports students to various community relations work projects.
• Operates Center bus as required.
• Cleans vehicles and reports mechanical conditions.
• Transports vehicles to various maintenance centers.
• Ensures acceptable student behavior is demonstrated.
• Works towards meeting performance standard goals.
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Demonstrates and abides by Serrato Corporation’s core values and operating principles.
• Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Competencies

Key Competencies Performance Standards / Results

Effective Communication

• Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the presentation of facts and ideas.
• Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others.
• Organization of Work
• Action oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision making, flexibility, and problem solving.
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
• Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.
• Professionalism
• Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by Serrato Corporation’s Healthy Workplace Environment policy.
• Acts as team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Computer Literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to demonstrate safe driving habits and practices; following all state and national safety regulations and standards.
• Ability to pass DOT medical exam.

Experience

Minimum of one-year of driving multiple passengers experience.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid State CDL Driver’s License.

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, stand, and walk;
• to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands and fingers to handle or feel;

to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

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 occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.