Driver - Schenectady

Wildwood Programs, Inc.Latham, New YorkOn-siteFull-timeJunior, 1–2 yearsListed 2 hours ago

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About this role

Driver (35 hours) -Schenectady

Salary Range No CDL: $20.70 - $27.60/hr depending on experience

Salary Range with CDL: $22.00-$29.30

We pay for experience! Please submit an updated resume with your experience

Are you 21 or older? Do you love to drive, have at least 6 months experience driving large vehicles professionally and are looking for a full time job?

Wildwood Wants You!

Who we are:
Wildwood Programs is a proud provider of multiple supports to people with disabilities.

Who we are looking for:
We are looking for caring people to transport persons with disabilities.

Requirements:

Education/Experience/Skills

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Must be 21 years of age or older

- 6 months or more experience driving 15 passenger large vans; buses or Box trucks, like Fedex

- Basic internet/Google suite skills necessary

- Experience working with people with disabilities preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:

- A valid NYS driver's license and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.

- Class B or C CDL License with P (passenger) endorsement preferred

Successful candidates will have:

- a love of driving large vehicles

- the ability to interact with our individuals in a positive way

- a professional demeanor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Drives individuals from their homes to Day program and back.

- Pays positive attention to all the individuals we serve.

- Assists passengers as needed and required (according to training).

- When needed, drives modified routes to allow for the addition of others on the bus. .

- Maintains accurate mileage and attendance documents as required.

- Completes all mandated reporting requirements by Wildwood and regulating agencies including but not limited to the following:

Van/car pre-trip Inspection and paperwork as required.

- Incident reports

- Agency documentation.

- Electronic timesheets

Qualifications

Additional Requirements:

This position includes may include payment for CDL License or /CDL Renewal License

- A valid NYS driver's license and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.

- First-Aid and CPR certification or eligibility for certification.

- SCIP-R certification based on program need