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We are seeking a reliable and skilled Driver to join our team and provide transportation for our Day Habilitation Program clients. The ideal candidate will be responsible for picking up and dropping off clients from their homes to the program safely and efficiently while adhering to all traffic regulations and company policies. This role requires excellent communication skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and experience operating transit vans. The Driver will play a crucial role in ensuring our clients arrive at their destinations on time, contributing to the smooth operation of our Day Habilitation Program. Responsibilities: Safely operate transit vans to transport Day Habilitation Program clients to and from their homes and the program. Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance with transportation regulations. Communicate effectively with program staff, caregivers, and supervisors to coordinate pick-up and drop-off schedules. Maintain constant communication with the supervisor regarding route updates, client concerns, and any transportation issues. Assist clients with boarding and exiting the vehicle, ensuring their safety and comfort during transit. Maintain accurate transportation logs, including routes taken, arrival/departure times, and any incidents that occur. Adhere to all traffic laws and company policies while driving in various road and weather conditions. Ensure the cleanliness and basic maintenance of the transit van, reporting any mechanical issues promptly. Take the van for maintenance and repairs whenever needed to ensure safe and reliable transportation. ChatGPT said: Experience: Previous experience as a driver in a day habilitation program, healthcare, or human services setting is beneficial but not preferred. Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) is highly beneficial but not preferred. Familiarity with assisting passengers with mobility needs and ensuring safe, comfortable transportation. Experience in shuttle or bus driving is advantageous, especially in transporting groups of individuals on a set schedule. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients, caregivers, and program staff. A valid driver's license appropriate for operating transit vans is required. Join our team today as a Driver and play a vital role in ensuring safe and reliable transportation for individuals in our Day Habilitation Program! Your skills will make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve while providing you with opportunities to grow within our organization. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $16.86 per hour Expected hours: 35 per week Benefits: On-the-job training Paid orientation Paid sick time Paid time off Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Split shift Trucking Route: Local Work Location: In person
Non CDL-Drivers Needed-$21.00 per hour-$3K Sign On Bonus Paid In Increments-Paid Quarterly Safety Bonuses of $300.00Food Bank for New York City's Truck Drivers are essential to our mission and operations. We would not be able to feed the millions of vulnerable New Yorkers without our professional team of drivers. Looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others daily? Come join us.Our highly professional, reliable and dependable truck drivers represent the Food Bank in a courteous and professional manner while out on the road and in all dealings and contact with member agencies and partners, suppliers, and donors. Our drivers are required to use excellent customer service skills, tact and diplomacy in all situations dealing with our partners and other team members and leadership.Essential Duties and Responsibilities : This role requires extensive personal interaction with internal and external customers, verifying documentation and loads, and safely transporting food to and from designated locations Operating both CDL Class A & B trucks, ensuring a safe and timely pick-up and delivery of product. Loading, inspecting all products, verifying quantities and expiration dates, informing the appropriate Supervisor of any issues found. Working independently, according to an assigned schedule, while assessing and responding to customer needs and to updated / changing plans, keeping the transportation team manager informed. Documenting travel, time worked, breaks, etc. via electronic logging methods. Deliver and pick up produce, frozen and dry food product to member agencies, suppliers, donors and other locations as assigned. Assists in loading trailer with materials. Unloads trailer by using forklift, electric pallet jack, or hand truck. Transports loads over required route to proper destinations. Obtains shipping bills and necessary signatures. Returns completed paperwork to the warehouse office. Removes empty pallets from trailer truck and carries them to designated piling area. Performs miscellaneous service duties such as checking oil, water, gasoline and air in tires on a daily basis. Other work-related and warehouse duties as assigned by supervisor or manager Reliable and regular attendance is expectedPerks and Benefits : HOME DAILY - Local Driving Hourly Pay with Overtime after 40 hours Benefits include : Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(B) retirement plan, 13 paid holidays plus bonus holidays, vacation, sick pay, Company-Paid Life and Disability InsuranceHiring Requirements : Valid driver's license -CLASS B CDL Safe driving record (MVR, Abstract) No DUIs, DWIs, Major Accidents within the past 24 months 18 years or older Ability to pass a drug test Ability to pass a standard, non-financial background check Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to use mobile electronic devices to communicate and document travel, time worked, etc. Must have the skill set to safely execute multiple deliveries and pickups on a daily basis utilizing different types of vehicles. Must possess sound business acumen and the ability to establish credibility, trust and partnership at all levels of the organization. Must be detail oriented and responsible Have a high level of independence while working effectively and collaboratively with a diverse population. Have excellent organization, time-management, and task-management skills to maneuver in a very fast paced and diverse environment.