Van Driver (Full-Time)

Summary:

The Transportation Van Driver is responsible for safely and promptly transporting clients to and from their doctor appointments, the grocery store, and other destinations authorized by the organization.

Schedule: 38.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday) / 8am-4pm or 8:30am-4:30pm 
Pay: $20-21.50/hour

Essential Duties:

The following lists out job functions that are essential to this role.

• Provides daily transportation services to clients within the county and surrounding counties in a safe and timely manner to meet client needs.
• Abides by all local, state, and national driving laws always, and practices defensive driving techniques. This also includes completing annual safety and defensive driving training.
• Schedules and maps out daily routes in advance and contacts clients to confirm pickup times, ensuring clients are communicated with and that routes are well-planned.
• Ensures the van and all vehicle equipment are in proper and safe working condition daily by adhering to the maintenance and safety checklists for safety and operational purposes.
• Maintains all required reports/logs including rider logs and maintenance checks daily.
• At the end of each day, cleans the van, completes the post-trip checklist, and fills up the gas tank to ensure the vehicle is safe, orderly, and ready for the following day.
• Inputs daily and monthly data into the database.
• Ensures that organizational vehicles are properly maintained and in safe working conditions, including coordinating transportation for scheduled maintenance.
• Collaborates and communicates with other team members daily regarding routes, client concerns, maintenance issues, etc. to support client needs.
• Supports other GoochlandCares programs weekly (Clothes Closet or Food Pantry for example) when schedule permits and directed by supervisor.
• Collaborates with the Development Department to collect stories and photos from clients, staff, and volunteers to promote the mission of the organization.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

The following represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• A valid Virginia driver's license is required.
• 1-3 years of experience driving/operating a large passenger van or large vehicle is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to include professionalism and promptness in communicating with clients, staff, and volunteers, with a trauma-informed care approach.
• Strong organizational skills to plan out daily routes and keep clients informed at all times.
• Ability to pass an annual vision exam for safety reasons.
• Skilled and knowledgeable in operating all vehicle equipment to ensure a safe working environment, including safe and defensive driving techniques.
• Ability to identify self-limitations regarding skills and knowledge and willingness to seek assistance to ensure patient safety and optimize quality of care.
• Commitment to the mission of GoochlandCares.
• Ability to work with a variety of volunteers and in different types of care situations in sometimes unpredictable conditions and be able to build and maintain those relationships.
• Understand that all employees participate in engaging volunteers to help fulfill our mission.

Technical Skills:

• Basic computer skills required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products is preferred.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting in a vehicle.
• Prolonged periods of working with varying inclement outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.

GoochlandCares is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, gender, creed, color, religion, ethnic origin, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. GoochlandCares is committed to building a healthy, diverse, and inclusive culture where all are treated equitably and are empowered whether receiving or delivering services.

Our mission is to provide basic human services and health care to our Goochland neighbors in need.