Crawford County Council on Aging, Inc.

Position: Transportation Driver

SUMMARY

This position is a safety-sensitive position requiring the safe operation of a motor vehicle in the provision of public transit services and the effective transportation of all passengers. Performance of these duties must be conducted in compliance with all applicable DOT, federal, state, local, and system regulations and policies, including U.S. DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Operate a motor vehicle in the provision of public transit services in compliance with all applicable DOT, federal, state, local, and agency regulations and policies to ensure the safe and timely transportation of all passengers.
2. Maintain good rapport with the public, especially seniors and those disabled and maintain a professional appearance in accordance with the prescribed Council on Aging dress code.
3. Assist passengers as needed in the boarding and disembarking of the vehicle in order to ensure the safety of all passengers, including assistance during vehicle evacuation, as necessary.
4. Board and disembark passengers, including those using common wheelchairs or other mobility devices, requiring the use of lift equipment and securement systems according to the system’s policies and procedures in order to ensure the safety of all passengers.
5. Complete daily paperwork using pen or pencil or electronic device, as required, to ensure accurate reporting and records.
6. Complete daily pre-trip inspection using the required inspection checklist to ensure the proper and safe functioning of the vehicle.
7. Regularly inventory vehicle equipment and supplies; reports restocking needs in accordance with the system’s established procedure in order to maintain a safe, functional vehicle.
8. Fuel the vehicle; ensures that all vehicle systems are properly shut down; visually inspects the interior for any items left by passengers; locks the vehicle to maintain security.
9. Assist riders with packages and grocery bags.
10. Keep records of any unusual incidents occurring in relation to use of vehicle on accident forms.
11. Regularly clean interior of vehicle to maintain a sanitary environment for passengers and the safe operation of the vehicle.

• Clean vehicle interior, including wheelchair brackets, using a vacuum or broom.
• Mop and dry, as necessary, vehicle interior.
• Clean windows using window cleaner.
• Empty trash from inside the vehicle.
• Disinfect vehicle arm rests, seats, handrails, dashboard, instrument panel, etc. using disinfectant cleaner.
• Cleanup blood and other bodily fluids, as needed, sanitizing with disinfectant cleaner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The driver’s hours of work and work schedule vary, and a strong record of attendance is essential. The position requires being seated for extended periods of time while operating a motor vehicle, interrupted by frequent standing in order to assist passengers. While driving and/or assisting passengers, the driver will need to bend, crouch, kneel, twist, push, and pull. The position may also require exposure to varied weather conditions, temperatures, and light levels. The position requires frequent interaction with the public. The position may require maneuvering the vehicle in congested traffic and within areas of restricted space.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Must have the ability to bend, crouch, kneel, twist, push, and pull.
2. Must have normal hearing, with the aid of corrective devices, as needed (i.e. hearing aid).
3. Must have normal vision, with the aid of corrective devices, as needed (i.e. glasses or contacts).
4. Must have a full range of speech, including audibility, annunciation and projection
5. Must be free from fainting spells, blackouts, dizziness, or seizures.
6. Must have the ability to sit in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.
7. Must have the ability to endure extended periods of driving.
8. Must have the ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
9. Must have the ability to tolerate exposure to dust, gas, and/or fumes.
10. Must have the ability to exert up to 20-50 pounds of force, occasionally, and/or 10-26 pounds of force frequently.
11. Must be at least 21 years of age.

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

1. Must have the ability to determine vehicle travel path to ensure safe and timely transportation of passengers.
2. Must have the ability to evaluate and determine proper action in situations that may pose a safety risk.
3. Operate calmly, consistently, and safely under stress and strict deadlines
4. Must have the ability to effectively communicate, including:

• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; and
• Ability to effectively communicate required action to passengers in situations that pose a safety risk.

1. Must have the ability to comply with current traffic and driver safety regulations as well as all other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations and system policies.
2. Must possess strong organizational skills.
3. Must have the ability to analyze and solve problems.
4. Must have the ability to learn, understand, and follow all public transit routes/schedules.

EDUCATION AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. Meet or exceed system-established driver eligibility standards.
2. Must possess and maintain a good driving record or exceed system’s established driver eligibility standards.
3. A valid Ohio Driver’s License and a minimum of five years driving experience.
4. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and random alcohol and drug testing.
5. Must obtain a valid statement from a licensed physician prior to employment and every two years thereafter, declaring that the applicant/employee does not have a medical or physical condition that cannot be corrected/managed and could interfere with safe driving, passenger assistance, or emergency treatment activity, or could otherwise jeopardize the health and welfare of a client or the general public.
6. Must be free of disqualifying offenses per criminal background check.
7. Willingness to drive in all weather conditions and out of the county, sometimes in congested urban traffic.
8. Good driving record with NO Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the last 10 years; NO suspended or revoked licenses within the past 10 years; NO more than a total of one moving violation within the past 3 years; free of any combination of violations or accidents that indicates a pattern of unsafe vehicle operational behavior, whether on or off the job.