Transportation Specialist - PT

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.

Requirements

• Provides transportation service to enrolled participants and assist 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.