Summary: The Driver is responsible for providing efficient, cost-effective, safe transportation services for disadvantaged persons.

Gain and maintain familiarity with driving procedures, defensive driving skills and all certifications and examinations as required by law and by organizational policy Drive vans on scheduled and unscheduled trips as assigned by the supervisor. Maintain a safe driving record and report all moving violations to supervisor irrespective of whether they occurred on duty or not Assure that all passengers are properly restrained during transit and that all items are securely stowed at all times during transit Provide appropriate supervision, support and direction to passengers in the even of an accident, vehicle fire, passenger injury, or any untoward incident. Comply with all reporting procedures in the event of such incident, including vehicle accidents. Maintain a safe and comfortable environment aboard vehicles at all times Provide loading and unloading assistance to all passengers requiring such support. Such assistance may be verbal or physical Knowledgeable about and operate wheel chair lifts and ramps Maintain appropriate confidentiality about passengers in accordance with regulations and organizational policy. Keep cell phone on and assessable at all times while operating Agency vehicle Conduct daily inspections of vehicles and record maintenance in vehicle log Maintain fuel level in van by completely filling at the end of every afternoon shift or as needed Report any mechanical problems to Lead Driver, and/or Transportation Director immediately Ensures that Agency vehicles are cleaned inside and out on a regular basis