Charlestown Bus Driver

Job Details

Job Location
Charlestown Base - Charlestown, RI

Position Type
Part Time

Salary Range
$18.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Transportation

Description

BASIC FUNCTIONS:
Provider of safe and efficient care and transportation to non-ambulatory or disabled person(s) normally confined to a wheelchair or in need of other patient assist devices.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Assigned Base Supervisor, Director of Chair Car, S-1
RESPONSIBILITY:

The Bus Driver is directly responsible to the Bus Manager.
The primary functional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Read and understand the companys Policy and Procedure Manual.
Reporting on time and in uniform for their assigned shift in good mental and physical health.
Ensure that assigned vehicle is stocked, serviced, and cleaned as specified by the daily checklist.
Assure all biomedical equipment is checked, operated, and maintained in accordance with manufacturers standards.
Perform, with a good attitude, all job tasks assigned by the Base Supervisor or other managerial personnel.
Maintain the base living quarters (bunkroom, TV room, bathrooms, garage bay, etc.) in clean and sanitary condition.
Greet all inspection personnel both within the company and State or local officials, professionally, courteously, and with enthusiasm.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

The duties of the Bus Driver include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:

Upon receiving the vehicle assignment at the start of shift, the Bus Driver will do the following during the first 15-20 minutes of shift: complete equipment checklist; check fluid levels, visual inspection of lights and exterior; restock equipment; and inform the Bus Manager.
If a call precludes the above, it will be accomplished at the earliest possible time.
Responds to facilities or specific addresses assigned to their route or instructed by dispatch to provide care and transportation to non-ambulatory or disabled persons. While on the road, ensure that constant communication contact is maintained with dispatch.
Operate the Bus in a safe and reasonable manner and in accordance with the laws of Due Regard.
Complete the appropriate documentation on all calls in a legible manner and to the standard expected within the company.
Carry out all assignments in a timely and professional manner.
Ensure that vehicle is appropriately stocked, cleaned (vehicle trash can emptied, vehicle washed inside and out).
While on duty, have on your person all appropriate credentials and drivers license.
Familiarize self with service area and facilities.
Maintain professional radio procedures in accordance with the policy and procedures of the company.
Conduct oneself so as to never endanger a patient, or the credibility of the company.
Serve as a Team Member and as such adopt a whatever it takes to get the job done attitude.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

The Requirements to maintain employment will include:

Ability to read, understand, and communicate in English.
Ability to lift and carry 125 pounds.
Maintain an active Drivers License.
Maintain all appropriate and mandate credentials as defined by the company.