Driver/Maintenance Support

**SUMMARY**

Responsible for the safe operation and general maintenance of company vehicles. Includes the transportation of passengers, making material deliveries and maintaining detailed accurate records. During non-transportation downtime, may support ongoing general maintenance of facilities and agency vehicles as needed and by mutual agreement.

• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:** NONE
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS**:

This position requires such typical work operations and responsibilities as, but not limited to:

• Working with members of Administration to develop and maintain a scheduled pickup and delivery of clients, visitors and guests. When required, support a split shift schedule.
• Assisting passengers as required to enter and leave company vehicles.
• Complete and maintain timely records required for accountability in the area of client attendance, mileage and maintenance, expense and incident reports, delivery logs and vehicle inspections.
• Taking necessary preventative action to insure the safety and well being of passengers.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of the client emergency number book and updating when required.
• Participate in field trips and chaperone events.
• Performing periodic repairs/maintenance of the facilities and vehicles as necessary. Inspecting and documenting maintenance/inspection records and purchasing maintenance supplies as required.

Other Duties

• Work with Transportation Specialist to develop efficient transportation routes.
• Responsible for performing work duties in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety practices and providing input into enhancing overall company safety.
• Work with and assist others as required. Performs additional duties at the request of the Administrative Team.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned company vehicle, including cleaning inside and out.

Requirements

• Valid Connecticut drivers license (with Public Passenger Permit endorsement and/or CDL license.
• Satisfactory driving record.
• Pass all local, state and federal requirements for obtaining and maintaining a valid Public Passenger Permit and or CDL license.
• Ability to operate vehicle accessibility equipment, wheelchair lift and tie downs. Basic knowledge of vehicle routine maintenance. Experience and basic knowledge of repair methods for facilities.
• Obtain and/or maintain CPR Certification/First Aide training.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to assist clients with limited mobility on and off vehicle. Ability to lift materials on and off vehicles as well in maintenance work.
• Ability to operate all Kuhn vehicles