at CHC-SEK in Pittsburg, Kansas, United States
Job Description
THE RUNDOWN:
This position will focus improving access to care by providing transportation in CHC/SEK vehicles, connecting riders to internal and community resources, and participating in outreach activities. Activities may include driving community members to appointments or other needed locations such as grocery stores, delivering prescription medication, and utilizing technology to complete safe, and timely rides.
The overview of this position is: to operate gasoline powered vehicles safely and effectively; to follow established company policies and procedures regarding the transportation of passengers/patients, vehicle safety and appearance and the reporting of mechanical, traffic, or behavioral problems encountered; to assist passengers, if needed, to maintain positive public relations with the passengers in the provision of ongoing transportation services.
Requirements
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
- Drive assigned vehicle to pick up passengers over specified routes to local points according to a time schedule in a professional and courteous manner.
- Greet and assist, if needed, passengers by helping them board or depart from the vehicle at the curb or help to and from the door.
- Report delays, breakdowns, and accidents using technology systems; make written reports of all incidents/accidents involving the vehicle or passengers during shift.
- Remain alert to traffic and driving conditions to ensure safety of the passengers and the
- vehicle; drive defensively and courteously.
- Ensure correct completion of required transportation forms utilizing the Pre/Post Check Inspection forms.
- Report vehicle maintenance needs to the Transportation Manager.
- Be aware of and follow all safety procedures and rules.
- Responsible for administering emergency first aid aboard the bus when situation demands.
- Ability to follow route/drop-off/pick-up instructions accordingly to provide a high level of customer service and a timely route.
- Must be flexible and have adaptability to last minute changes in daily schedule.
- Be aware of customer needs and provide an exceptionally high level of quality customer service.
- Attend and maintain training required for position.
- Train substitute/new drivers on driving safety, records and other requirements.
- Perform all job duties in a safe manner.
- Maintain and perform other duties as assigned by Transportation Manager.
