Fort Tryon Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing -

Busy Adult Day Care center is looking to hire Full Time Drivers.

MTM Transit is looking for both Part Time Class B CDL and Class C CDL Drivers to join our team in Orange County, NY. Make the move and apply today!

Why make the move to MTM Transit?

• Rate of Pay : $
• Schedule : Monday, Friday, and Saturday
• Paid Training & Overtime
• Safety Bonus
• Yearly Pay Increases
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Referral Bonus Program

What we require :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid CDL Class B or CDL Class C
• Safe driving record with a minimum for 5 years' recent experience driving a motor vehicle with a valid license
• No more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years
• Valid Medical Certificate and passage of pre-employment drug screening

What you'll do :

• Provide safe and reliable transportation
• Demonstrate excellent defensive driving skills
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
• Must assist with passenger loading and unloading from vehicle
• Must assist with any mobility device and securement as required for safety protocols
• Ensure the on-time pick-up and drop off of the customer
• Demonstrates understanding and sensitivity to the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities
• Complete thorough vehicle pre-trip, post-trip, and DVI inspections as required
• Complete paperwork as required
• Utilize tablets or electronic devices as required

This position is located at 169 Mill Street Newburgh, New York 12550

Rate of Pay : $

MTMTRANSIT

Responsibilities : *Drives and escorts shelter clients to and from appointments. *Ensures welcoming and respectful atmosphere on the van.

• Assist riders as needed when entering or exiting the vehicle. *Delivers belongings to other sites as needed. *Operates vehicle in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
• Reports problems related to routing, scheduling or vehicle breakdowns and malfunctions in a timely manner. *Assist in scheduling and routing of vehicle.
• Performs daily routine safety checks and pre-trip inspections on assigned vehicle. *Maintains cleanliness of vehicle both inside and out by routine wiping down and mopping as well as bringing van to car wash on a routine basis.
• Maintains vehicle in good working condition by ensuring routine maintenance is performed. *Maintains knowledge of local area street and highway systems, motor vehicle laws and regulations, safe / defensive driving techniques and the needs of population served.
• Reports all traffic incidents and accidents immediately to Shelter Director or their designee. *Reports concerns about client stability to the Director of Social Service or their designee in a timely fashion.

Qualification : Valid New York State Driver's License - with a clean driving record is a must. *High school diploma or GED.

• One-year experience of institutional driving.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Responsible for the immediate supervision of all passengers, in the absence of another staff person, while transporting clients from their point of departure to their final destination.

POSITION DUTIES :

• Responsible for providing safe, comfortable and punctual transportation to all passengers.
• Speak to consumers, program personnel, parents and caregivers in a professional manner that is sensitive and respectful to consumer’s disabilities.
• Assist passengers with boarding and disembarking the vehicle.
• Secure all passengers in vehicles using seat belts and / or wheelchair securing equipment.
• Properly operate any equipment used in or during transport, such as hydraulic lifts, ramps, tie downs, seat belts, safety flares, fire extinguishers, 2- way radios, beepers, etc.
• Responsible for handling all special and emergency requests in addition to regularly assigned runs, including non-consumer related transportation.
• Responsible for pre trip and post trip inspection of all assigned vehicles. Properly maintain vehicle while in your possession.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Responsible for the submission of all required documentation.
• Assist escort, and / or intervene independently in situations where consumer behaviors create a hazardous or unhealthy situation to themselves, and or other passengers.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• Compliance with Article 19A of NYSDMV Traffic and Safety Laws.
• Carry a company I.D. card and Valid NYS Driver’s License at all times while on duty.
• New York State C.D.L. Class B License with a passenger and air brake endorsement, or C.D.L. Class C with passenger endorsement.
• Minimum 3 years experience driving and at least 21 years of age.
• Acceptable drivers abstract, containing no more than a combination of 2 moving violations or accidents within the last three years.
• Must possess basic map reading skills and working knowledge of 5 boroughs of NYC.
• Be aware of and comply with State and local Rules and Regulations governing commercial drivers.
• Be aware of a safety and evacuation plan for all equipment used.

Position Summary : Part Time Position

Transports participants using company vehicle from home to daily community activities as needed. Carries belongings, opens doors, and cautions residents on steps and other objects in their path.

Opens / closes and loads / unloads walkers and wheelchairs. Assist participants in and out of the vehicle, utilizing the wheelchair lift and / or stairs, if needed.

Ensures residents are safely seated with seat belts secured. Account for presence of all participants when leaving or returning.

keep the vehicle clean and properly maintained. Interact with participants in a friendly manner, providing meaningful attention and communicating concerns of participant's health to management as appropriate.

Qualifications : Current and valid license and a clean driving record and a high school diploma or GED. Required to pass all pre-employment screening exams and PPD test.

Excellent communication skills and experience with professional transportation is a plus.