Van Driver

The Newaygo County Commission on Aging is seeking an individual who has a passion for helping others to fill the Van Driver position.  The selected candidate will be responsible for transporting people on a door-to-door basis to locations within Newaygo County and healthcare appointments outside of Newaygo County. Being a van driver is a great way to give back to the community and make a difference.

1. Performs pre-trip/post-trip inspections, prepares vehicle condition information, records passenger donations, and completes all other required paperwork including passenger information, accident, and incident reports.
2. Operates transit vehicles in accordance with published schedules.
3. Operates wheelchair lifts and assists in properly securing wheelchair passengers and chairs.
4. Assists elderly and disabled passengers.
5. Maintains order and behavior of transit passengers in a courteous and professional manner, and deals with customer inquiries, complaints and suggestions.

Education: High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Experience: Must have a minimum of five (5) years of driving experience.

Other:  Drivers must be physically able to move and assist wheelchair patrons on and off vehicles, and properly secure wheelchairs. in case of an accident or emergency, a driver may be required to remove passengers from the van, particularly if the passenger is disabled.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain Chauffeur License.

• Must submit to pre-employment physical, drug screening and background check.
• May work a flexible schedule varying between 4:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday.