Driver Job at Samaritan Daytop Village
Position Overview
Under the general direction of the Operations Coordinator I, the Driver is responsible for transporting staff, clients, and supplies in a safe and orderly fashion by agency vehicle to appointments, other agency sites, etc. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.
Duties and Responsibilities
Transports clients in agency vehicles to other program sites, appointments, or within the community, etc.- Picks up and delivers supplies from vendors, other sites, etc. as needed.
- Transports staff to other sites as needed.
- Research and plan for traffic, construction, and weather delays.
- Observes all traffic and vehicle operation laws to ensure the safe and legal operation of agency vehicles.
- Maintains and updates Vehicle Trip Logs daily.
- Follows agency vehicle emergency procedures in case of an accident.
- Inspects vehicles before use in order following the agency vehicle checklist to ensure that they are maintained in a safe and efficient operating condition.
- Demonstrates a professional standard of conduct in representing the agency out in the community.
- Drives to and from agency sites to pick up items i.e. mail as requested.
- Reinforces agency policy in using vehicle safety/seat belts.
- Maintains vehicle by ensuring regular preventive maintenance work is performed.
- Ensures that the vehicle is cleaned and fueled regularly.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Requirements
Education, Experience, License/Certification, and/or Skills Required:
- Valid New York State Driver’s License.
- High School Diploma or Equivalency.
- At least Five (5) years of proven driving experience.
- No statutory or major violations are listed on MVR.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Familiarity with GPS devices.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations such as rush hour, construction, and heavy traffic delays.
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Available to work a flexible schedule and to work as needed in response to participant and staff needs.
Preferred Education, license/certification, Experience, and/or Skills:
- Knowledge of five boroughs and the surrounding area.
- Good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients and staff.
- Ability to maintain a polite and professional demeanor.
- Bi-lingual Spanish.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must be able to work among various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be able to work under stressful conditions. There is the potential for unpredictable reactions from clients. Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 30 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, and kneeling may be required. The position entails sitting behind the wheel of a vehicle for long periods.
Equal opportunity Employer
Samaritan Daytop Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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