Primary Responsibilities
The Van Driver performs work in the operation of a vehicle to assure safe transportation to and
from various destinations. An employee in this class drives a van or bus over a scheduled route.
Essential Functions
Must have a working knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient
operation of automotive equipment.
Must have the knowledge of basic automotive maintenance procedures.
Operate and maintain transportation vehicles with a focus on safety.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicles when necessary.
Fuel the vehicles when needed.
Make sure periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed and reported.
Document vehicle usage and mileage.
Prepare trip, accident and incident reports as necessary.
Assist residents and passengers in and out of the vehicle.
Provide safety briefing to residents and passengers.
Provide other services as requested by management.
Receive direction and route assignments from the dispatcher or Supervisor.
Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations if necessary.
Actively assist and participate in the enhancement of the lives of our residents through our
dedicated approach to patient care and our census-building program.
Actively assist and participate in the development and retention of staff through recruitment,
training and nurturing the employees of the nursing facility.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Administrator in accordance to the
qualifications and training.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties
of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.