About the Role
Under the general direction of the Operations Coordinator !!, the Driver is responsible for transporting staff, clients, and supplies in a safe and orderly fashion by agency vehicle to appointments, other agency sites, etc. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.
Responsibilities
- Transports clients in agency vehicles to other program sites, appointments, or within the community, etc.
- Picks up and delivers supplies from vendors, other sites, etc. as needed.
- Transports staff to other sites as needed.
- Researches and plans for traffic, construction, and weather delays.
- Observes all traffic and vehicle operation laws to ensure the safe and legal operation of agency vehicles.
- Maintains and updates Vehicle Trip Logs daily.
- Follows agency vehicle emergency procedures in case of an accident.
- Inspects vehicles before use following the agency vehicle checklist to ensure they are maintained in a safe and efficient operating condition.
- Demonstrates a professional standard of conduct in representing the agency out in the community.
- Drives to and from agency sites to pick up items i.e. mail as requested.
- Reinforces agency policy in using vehicle safety/seat belts.
- Maintains vehicle by ensuring regular preventive maintenance work is performed.
- Ensures that the vehicle is cleaned and fueled regularly.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Requirements
- Valid New York State Driver’s License.
- High School Diploma or Equivalency.
- At least Five (5) years of proven driving experience.
- No statutory or major violations are listed on MVR.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations such as rush hour, construction, and heavy traffic delays.
Location
- New York City
- New York Area
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 5 years of driving experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or Equivalency
Salary/Compensations
- $22.37 per hour
About the Company
- A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area.
- Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.
