Driver in Simsbury, Connecticut at McLean

About McLean

Being a part of this extraordinary team at McLean in Simsbury, CT, you will experience the satisfaction of knowing your work actually makes a difference. You’ll be part of a talented group that truly enjoys what they do and takes care of one another like family.

From the top on down, we roll up our sleeves and work together as trusted guides for our amazing residents and their families. We’re committed to our legacy of caring and you can feel it in the air every day. It’s meaningful. It’s supportive. It’s real.

POSITION SUMMARY: Operates McLean vehicle for the transportation of residents. Responsible for interior cleanliness of the vehicle. Maintains daily log for mileage, riders and related information. Follows all safety requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Typical Physical Demands: Requires full range of body motion including bending and turning. Requires manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing within normal range. Requires the ability to assist elderly residents in and out of vehicle.

Typical Workinq Conditions: Work is primarily performed safely driving a vehicle on the road and at stopping points. May need to drive in inclement weather.

JOB COMPETENCIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Assumes responsibility for safety issues and concems for ensuring residents are safely seated in the vehicle, during vehicle operation and assisting residents in and out of the van.
• Must maintain safe operation of vehicle at all times and must question safety of driving on certain roads and in certain conditions that could pose a safety hazard.
• Assists riders in an attentive manner when boarding and disembarking vehicle.
• Maintains daily log on mileage, riders, signing in and out of key and other related information as required.
• Responsible for interior of vehicle, fueling and related tasks.
• Reports operating problems or defect of vehicle to supervisor.
• Reports any concerns with riders to the Director of The Robinson. May refuse to transport a rider whom driver feels presents a great safety risk.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge. Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of motor vehicle rules. Competence in the safe operation of vehicles. Ability to work with elderly and/or disabled residents. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to adhere to regulatory guidelines.

Education

High School graduate

Experience

Minimum age of 25 for insurance purposes. Experience in safe operation of o Motor vehicles.

Current valid CT MVD license with clean driving record. Class F preferred and/or willing to obtain.