Driver - St. Martin de Porres Family Center

SHIFT: Days
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: 1-3 Years
EDUCATION: High School/G.E.D.

Basic Function:
With direct supervision, operate and maintain van equipment. Maintain records of use, mileage, repairs and service.

Responsibilities:
- Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
- Operate passenger van in transporting people, equipment, material and supplies in accordance with traffic regulations pertaining to the assigned vehicle.
- Assist in loading and unloading equipment, material, and supplies.
- Assist client(s) in transferring to and from the client(s) home which includes helping the client into and coming out of the vehicle; assisting the client to and from the trip destination point as necessary to assure that client(s) safely reach their destination.
- Take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of passengers, equipment, and cargo.
- Service vehicle as required with gas, oil and coolant and perform other preventative maintenance tasks as required to maintain vehicle according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Clean and wash vehicle as necessary, inside and out, to remove salt deposits, dust, dirt, or other debris.
- Check all headlights, taillights, turn signals, brake lights, hazard lights, and tires; exhaust system, hand brakes, etc., to verify safety systems of the assigned vehicle are in proper working order. Maintain records indicating date, items inspected, defects noted, repair dates, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
- Combination of education and experience normally represented by a High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of two years of licensed driving experience.
- Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
- Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License, provide a copy of driver's license, and are subject to a Moving Vehicle Report (MVR) check through the Department of Motor Vehicles annually. Any MVR grade of 'unacceptable' is not permitted to operate a company or personal vehicle on behalf of Catholic Charities.
- Must have a documented signed statement from a licensed physician stating there are no medical or physical conditions that could interfere with safe driving, passenger assistance, emergency treatment activity and jeopardize the health and welfare of a client or the general public.
- Must pass an alcohol and drug test conducted by an institution approved by the Ohio Medical Transportation Board.
- Must have good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to document services delivered.
- Current certification in First Aid and CPR or attained within six (6) months from date of hire.
- Must have a certificate of completion of a Defensive Driving course attained within six (6) months from date of hire, with a 4 hour refresher course every three (3) years thereafter.
- If transporting older and/or disabled adults, must have a certificate of completion of a DRIVE ' Transporting Older and Disabled Adults course attained within six (6) months from date of hire, and complete a DRIVE ' Refresher course every three (3) years thereafter.
- Must complete bloodborne pathogens and wheelchair securement trainings within six (6) months from date of hire.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to show patience and courtesy when working with people.
- Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.