Driver

　　Department Transportation

　　Type of Position Full time

　　Search Location(s) Bronx, NY, Brooklyn, NY, Manhattan, NY, Queens, NY, Staten Island, NY

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　　Job Brief

　　Conducts the safe operation of company vehicles and equipment in accordance with local, State, and Federal laws, and within the guidelines set forth by CP Associations / CPT Policy and procedure.

　　Shift Worked:

　　6-4

　　Weekly Hours:

　　37.5

　　FLSA Status:

　　Non Exempt

　　Pay range:

　　$20.00 - $21.00

　　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.

　　New York State 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.