Commercial Driver

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

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  Provides safe transportation services to clients of North Valley Services.

PRIMARY SCHEDULE:

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  Monday – Friday split shift (6:00am – 10:00am, and 1:30pm -5:30pm). Days and hours may vary and include evenings, Holidays, and weekends as needed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

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  Works under the supervision of the Transportation Services Program Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

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  Is responsible to supervise individuals with developmental disabilities while using NVS transportation services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  High school education or equivalent.
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  Current California driver’s license, with an acceptable DMV printout and insurability, minimum of a 3-year driving history.
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  Be at least 21 years of age to meet insurance standards.
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  Currently possess a California commercial driver’s license with a passenger endorsement.
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  Currently possess or have the ability to obtain a Vehicle Developmental Disabled Passenger (VDDP) certificate.
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  Ability to pass a DOJ criminal background check.
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  Ability to pass CPR and First Aid course.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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    Follows all procedures, policies, and guidelines of North Valley Services.
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    Provides safe transportation to individuals to and from NVS programs, sites and/or activities.
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    Collaborates and works efficiently with others.
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    Ensures that assigned vehicles are in proper working order by completing daily inspection sheets and reporting any deficiencies.
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    Completes basic maintenance duties when required.
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    Abides by CHP and DOT compliance guidelines.
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    Assists individuals on and off the vehicle as needed.
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    Assists with transportation of clients, including wheelchair assistance and securing wheelchairs on buses.
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    Assists filling in at other programs and/or departments as needed.
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    Additional duties as assigned including, filling in at other sites or departments as needed.
    
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• PHYSICAL DUTIES:

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  Ability to perform duties including bending, pushing, lifting, stooping and climbing.
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  May have prolonged sitting.
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  May have prolonged driving.
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  Ability to reach overhead.
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  May lift up to 30 pounds and assist in lifting clients.
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• STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE:
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  Effectiveness in performing the duties and responsibilities as described above.
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  Ability to function as a part of the team.
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  Ability to present and maintain a positive and professional image.
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  Ability to effectively implement individual client plans.