Part-Time Community Van Driver

Van Driver
Job Description

Reports to:  Elevate Connections, Elevate Kids, and Elevate Work Directors

Purpose:  The purpose of the Van Driver is to oversee the timely, consistent, and accurate transportation of adults and children in our programs. This position requires safe, consistent, friendly, and professional service to our neighbors in need.

The driver will partner with the Elevate Connections, Elevate Work, and Elevate Kids departments to provide rides to our neighbors in the community. This position includes duties related to driving, calling neighbors to facilitate the rides schedule, and communicating when neighbors have been picked up and dropped off for appointments. The Van Driver also aids in cleaning the building as time will allow.

Realistic Job Preview

The job is Monday-Friday with varying times based on program schedules. On average, this job is 28 hours per week. Some hours include working nights due to program and events at Elevate Branson. Work is performed in the field, operating under all weather conditions. The Driver is exposed to noise, fumes, and various road conditions. A Driver must be proficient in oral and written communication, customer service, and decision-making skills. Drivers should have the ability to operate the van efficiently, create a route plan, and adhere to strict timetables that allow our neighbors to arrive at appointments on time.

A driver must be prepared to handle distractions, mechanical issues, passenger behaviors, traffic, or Connections dispatch requests resulting in delays and scheduling changes. The driver may have to preform various tasks around the Elevate Branson campus when they are not driving. Driving schedules are created several days in advance. However, rides are subject to change the day of and flexibility is key. Most importantly, the driver must be flexible, have admirable work ethic, and be dedicated to providing friendly, consistent, and safe service for our neighbors.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• Pick up and drop off our neighbors for appointments
• Pick up and drop off children for the Elevate Kids program
• Pick up and drop off students for the Elevate Work program
• Create a route plan
• Assist people when on and off boarding the van
• File an incident report in the event of an accident
• Update the van log-in and sign-out board when checking out a van key
• File a maintenance form in the event of a van malfunction or odd noise
• Fuel vans each week as needed
• Vacuum the inside of vans making sure they are free of all debris
• Sweep and mop the lobby and café, if time allows between rides
• Assist in regular cleaning of the building, if time allows

Qualifications

• Valid up-to-date driver’s license
• Clear background check
• Clean driving record
• No physical ailments that impair his/her ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Interpersonal skills
• Familiar with Branson area
• Ability to use, or willingness to learn Google maps
• Great communication skills
• Strong commitment to Elevate Branson’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values

NOTICE:  This job description is provided as a general summary of common job duties performed by individuals assigned this job title.  It is not all-inclusive, nor is it intended to create a contract, written or implied, between employees and Elevate Branson, nor does it in any way alter the employment-at-will relationship that exists between employees and Elevate Branson.  As a condition of employment, all Elevate Branson employees are expected to perform job duties assigned by Elevate Branson management even when such duties are not included in their job description.