POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the immediate supervision of all passengers, in the absence of another staff person, while transporting clients from their point of departure to their final destination.
POSITION DUTIES: - Responsible for providing safe, comfortable and punctual transportation to all passengers.
- Speak to consumers, program personnel, parents and caregivers in a professional manner that is sensitive and respectful to consumer's disabilities.
- Assist passengers with boarding and disembarking the vehicle.
- Secure all passengers in vehicles using seat belts and/ or wheelchair securing equipment.
- Properly operate any equipment used in or during transport, such as hydraulic lifts, ramps, tie downs, seat belts, safety flares, fire extinguishers, 2- way radios, beepers, etc.
- Responsible for handling all special and emergency requests in addition to regularly assigned runs, including non-consumer related transportation.
- Responsible for pre trip and post trip inspection of all assigned vehicles. Properly maintain vehicle while in your possession.
- Attend staff meetings as required.
- Responsible for the submission of all required documentation.
- Assist escort, and / or intervene independently in situations where consumer behaviors create a hazardous or unhealthy situation to themselves, and or other passengers. Examples of situations include: head banging, eating foreign objects, undressing, scratching or hitting others. Report all incidents that occur on the bus on designated forms.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: - Compliance with Article 19A of NYSDMV Traffic and Safety Laws.
- Carry a company I.D. card and Valid NYS Driver's License at all times while on duty.
- NY/NJ/PA/CT C.D.L. Class B License with a passenger and air brake endorsement, or C.D.L. Class C with passenger endorsement.
- Minimum 3 years experience driving and at least 21 years of age.
- Acceptable drivers abstract, containing no more than a combination of 2 moving violations or accidents within the last three years.
- Must possess basic map reading skills and working knowledge of 5 boroughs of NYC.
- Be aware of and comply with State and local Rules and Regulations governing commercial drivers.
- Be aware of a safety and evacuation plan for all equipment used.