Transportation Driver

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this document is to define the responsibilities, principal duties, reporting relationships and measures of performance for the Driver position.

FUNCTIONAL ROLE

The basic function of the Driver II (Demand Response) is to provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable transportation to all Saguaro Foundation consumers by conscientiously and responsibly operating vehicles. In addition, the Driver provides necessary supports to the Demand Response Operations Manager by accurately completing necessary documentation.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Preferred:
High school diploma or G.E.D., or higher education diploma from an accredited post-high school institution.

Must complete Saguaro Foundation's Driver Training Program.

Experience:

Required:

At least 2 years of experience operating motor vehicles.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Ability to operate motor vehicles with or without wheelchair accommodations, both safely and responsibly.

Ability to develop and maintain respectful and positive relationships with consumers, co-workers, supervisors and the general public.

The ability to follow instructions and complete tasks with minimal supervision

Must have constant and effective means of communication with Administrative Office and Demand Response Operations Manager

The ability to deal tactfully with consumers, families/guardians, other professionals, outside agencies and the general public

Must pass Saguaro Foundation's Driver examination

Physical:

Walking:
Frequently - The ability to exert a reasonably paced mobility from one point to another within a generally accepted time frame, and recognizing the conditions of the environment as to breadth/narrowness, clutter, etc.

Bending:
Frequently - The ability to move and control one's torso so items or individuals can be picked up from a lower-level surface, to perform duties that include operating motor vehicles with or without wheelchair lifts, thoroughly inspecting and cleaning vehicles, etc.

Kneeling:
Frequently - Ability to flex legs at the knees so that one can lower the body coming to rest on one or both knees

Handling:
Continuous - Ability to grasp, hold, redirect with hands, fingers, and/or arms, turn, control and manipulate objects, to perform duties that include operating motor vehicles with or without wheelchair lifts, thoroughly inspecting and cleaning vehicles, etc.

Finger Dexterity:
Continuous - Ability to control and utilize fingers in a dexterous and coordinated manner for such activities as writing, operating and motor vehicles with or without wheelchair lifts, thoroughly inspecting and cleaning vehicles, etc.

Reaching:
Frequently - Ability to stretch body and extend arms to place or secure objects or individuals at a distance above, to the side of, or below the normal standing level of the individual

Squatting:
Frequently - Ability to flex legs at the knees to lower the body position, to perform duties that include operating motor vehicles with or without wheelchair lifts, thoroughly inspecting and cleaning vehicles, etc.

Lifting and Pulling:
Frequently - Ability to use body parts, usually arms, hands and legs (occasionally shoulders and back) to elevate an object or individual above its previous surface, or pulling as if out of a bundle

Up to 15 pounds lifting or pulling force:
Frequently

Up to 20-25 pounds lifting or pulling force:
Frequently

Up to 30 pounds lifting or pulling force:
Frequently

Up to 50 pounds lifting or pulling force:
Frequently

More than 50 pounds lifting or pulling force:
Frequently

Climbing:
Continuous - Ability to ascend steps, ladders and other vertical and semi-vertical surfaces to reach a higher level

Stooping:
Frequently - Ability to flex legs at the knees and move the upper body forward and down, to perform duties that include operating motor vehicles with or without wheelchair lifts, thoroughly inspecting and cleaning vehicles, etc.

Note:

This position may place the employee at risk of physical aggression by consumers.

Sensory Requirements:

Hearing:
Ability to hear in one or both ears so that verbal communication can be received, understood and acted upon, either on a face to face or telecommunications basis

Speaking:
Ability to express oneself verbally with clarity on either a face to face or telecommunications basis

Vision:
The ability to, with or without corrective lenses, see road signs, signals, traffic, other vehicles and their operating indicators, etc.

Mental Requirements:

Basic Skills:

Reading, writing, arithmetic and mathematics, speaking, listening and spelling fluently in the English language

Thinking

Skills:

Thinking creatively, making decisions, solving problems, the ability to learn, reasoning

Personal Qualities:
Individual responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management and integrity

Reactions to Emergencies:
The ability to react quickly and efficiently in emergencies and the ability to utilize skills learned during training sessions

Interpersonal Skills:

Working on teams, teaching others, serving…