Route Driver ($20.00 An Hour Plus Mileage)

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A flexible schedule, paid weekly, working in the community, making a difference, being surrounded by a great team, and maintaining work/life balance: This is what you can expect working at employU!

Our team works within the disability community to empower our customers with the knowledge, connections, and the confidence required to achieve independence by establishing a sustainable career. Because we are always expanding, there is always an opportunity for growth for those looking for career advancement.

Full-time employees are offered:

• Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus Potential (eligible positions)
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Plan

Part-time employees may be offered:

• Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Route Driver is responsible for safely transporting clients to various locations within Orange and Seminole counties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Ensures the vehicle is fueled and ready for use; arranges for vehicles repairs as needed.
• Completes related tasks as directed.
• Interacts with clients in a professional manner.
• Arrives at destinations on schedule.
• Uses navigation applications to determine the best route.
• Ensures the safety of all passengers by ensuring seatbelt use at all times.
• Plans for traffic, construction and weather delays.
• Safely transports clients to and from various locations within Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Works Independently
• Safety Focus
• Job Knowledge
• Planning Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: No educational requirement necessary.

Experience: Minimum of five years driving experience.

Computer Skills: Must have the ability to navigate traffic using navigation applications.

Certifications & Licenses: Must have a valid Class E driver’s license in good standing.

Other Requirements:

• 10-panel drug screen required / annual drug screen required.
• Must pay for transportation costs including gas and vehicle maintenance.
• Must pass level 2 background check.
• Must use personal 4-door vehicle to transport clients; vehicle must be reliable.
• Must comply with initial and continuous monitoring Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Open availability required: must be available during days, evenings and weekends to work around students' school schedule.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, auto registration, auto insurance minimum coverage of $50,000 property and $100,000 personal injury liability.
• Must have no more than two moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the previous three years and no more than four moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the previous five years.
• Must have no major driving convictions in the past five years (including, but not limited to, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving while impaired, failure to stop and report an accident, driving while license is suspended or revoked, possession of drugs or open containers of alcoholic beverage, reckless driving and/or participating in a speed contest, drag or highway race, or attempting to elude authorities).
• Must be at least 23 years of age.
• Bilingual is a plus (English / Spanish); ASL is a plus.
• Must have own smartphone with data plan and high-speed internet connection.

Supervision: No supervisory responsibilities.

Travel: Local travel within Orange and Seminole counties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

These conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Public and community settings.

Physical: Standing, walking, prolonged periods sitting in a transportation vehicle. Must

be able to lift up to 40 pounds as needed.

Vision: See within the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to

read computer screens, printed documents and directions.

Hearing: Hear within the normal audio range with or without correction.