Summary/Objective

The Operator (Driver) is responsible for safely operating a van-type vehicle. The primary objective of the Driver is providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation for the employees of Weaver Industries.

Major Work Duties

Essential Job Functions

• Transport persons with Disabilities to and from Weaver work sites.
• Drive various van-type vehicles, including 12 passenger vans, responsibly and safely.
• Load and unload of passengers on/off vehicles.
• Follow rules and regulations, escorting passengers from vehicle to/from locations as needed.
• Follow rules and regulations, securely fastening wheelchairs and scooters when applicable.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and providing courteous customer service to internal and external customers and other contacts.
• Complete and submit a daily vehicle condition report and immediately notify management of needed repairs.
• Maintain vehicle interior in clean and orderly fashion and provide for exterior cleaning as assigned.
• Follow all OSHA and Weaver safety standards.
• Be a positive role model for persons served.

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Driving record acceptable to insurance carrier is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Driver must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and DOT Physical.
• Driver must pass a background check.
• Able to read a map and have a strong knowledge of the Summit County area.
• Possess excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Driver’s Abstract report is run upon hire and cannot have more than 5 points.
• Excellent attendance record.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are required and will be provided upon hire.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Pass physical (including a range of motion and visual testing).

• Be able to lift or carry 50+ lbs occasionally.
• Have the physical ability to perform the job duties

• Be able to work in conditions that may include exposure to blood-borne pathogens, communicable diseases, potentially infectious material and aggressive behavior.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Monday through Friday, Part Time. Morning and Afternoon shifts available.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TO BE READ AND SIGNED BY APPLICANT

I understand that information I provide regarding current and/or previous employers may be used, and those employer(s) will be contacted for the purpose of investigating my safety performance history as required by 49 CFR 391.23(d) and (e).  I understand that I have the right to:

• Review information provided by previous employers;
• Have errors in the information corrected by previous employers and for those previous employers to re-send the corrected information to the prospective employer, and
• Have a rebuttal statement attached to the alleged erroneous information, if the previous employer(s) and I cannot agree on the accuracy of the information

Signature _________________________________            Date ___________________