Driver

Monday - Friday SPLIT SHIFT

TITLE: Driver

SUPERVISOR: Assistant Director of Transportation

Pay Rate: $22.00

The Driver is responsible for the care and safety of the consumers we transport.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

E- Connotes Essential Functions

E-1 Maintains the health, welfare and safety of all passengers assigned to the vehicle.

E-2 Pre-checks and post-checks vehicle each time vehicle is driven.

E-3 Transports consumers from their residence to their day program and ensures all passengers are wearing their seat belts.

E-4 Conducts walk-through procedures and headcount to make sure that all individuals are safely off the bus.

E-5 Assists the aide in any emergency.

E-6 Assists the aide in the loading and unloading of all passengers and in placing the passengers in seats most appropriate to their needs.

E-7 Submits all necessary paperwork to the office on a daily basis.

E-8 Obtains gas in vehicle without passengers on the bus.

E-9 Obtains instructions from Assistant Director of Transportation in the event that no one is home at drop off time.

E-10 Picks up and drops off aide daily.

11- Ensures that all doors are closed and locked if no aide is on board.

12- Responsible to maintain cleanliness of interior/exterior of vehicle.

13- Adheres to proper dress code.

14- Follows driver requirements.

15- Adheres to all safety policies and procedures, including reporting traffic infractions and accidents within 24 hours.

16- All other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

A. Valid and clean NYS driver’s license

B. High School Diploma/GED

C. Complete and maintain SCIP and Adult CPR certification, as per IGHL policy.

D. Able to lift at least fifty pounds at least five times per hour

E. Able to sit for four hours at a time

F. Able to stand and bend throughout the day

G. Enthusiastic team player that can handle stressful situations professionally with ease

Benefits and Perks:

• Health Insurance Coverage
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Employer Paid Life Insurance Coverage
• Long and Short Term Disability Insurance Coverage
• Competitively Low Employee Contributions
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• P.A.T Employee Rewards Program
• Safety Awareness Program - Safety Bingo Prizes Awarded!
• Free State of the Art Wellness Program
• Free Gym Use and Classes (Pilates, Zumba, Yoga)
• Employee Discount at Brown's Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram
• Plum Benefits - Discounts to Shows, Parks, etc.
• Health Advocate
• Retirement Plans with an Employer Contribution
• Financial Wellness and Planning Services
• 20% Discount at Smile Farms
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Loan Forgiveness
• First Time Home Buyers Assistance Program
• Paid Training (Orientation, CPR, AMAP, SCIP, Defensive Driving)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Verizon Cellphone Discount
• Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Aflac, Whole Life Insurance, and College 529

IGHL is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in all phases of the application, interview, and employment process. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact the Human Resource Department at 631-878-8868.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Manorville, NY 11949 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Manorville, NY 11949: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person