LP - Driver

Here's a summary of responsibilities: Responsible for the safe, courteous, and expeditious transport of program participants to assigned destination, while upholding a professional appearance and maintaining flexibility in the schedule. Assist with maintaining a clean and safe vehicle fleet. Here's how you'll have an impact: Safely execute the transportation schedule as assigned in a timely manner, adjusting to changing circumstances as they occur (i.e., late flight arrivals). Maintain communication to receive updated information with airport, airlines, and OPTC staff as needed. Conduct basic maintenance check of assigned vehicles and fleet to assure safety and functional capabilities are operative. Identify and report potential problems to the Director of the Lake Placid Olympic & Paralympic Training Center. Responsible for cleanliness of vehicle used. Assist guests with loading and unloading of luggage and aid guests, as needed, when boarding and departing the vehicle. Answer any questions about the OPTC and surrounding area that guests may have on their transit to/from the OPTC. Evidence pride in the USOPC, the department, and in the position. Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor. Display punctuality and be both neat and clean in personal appearance. Show respect for equipment and supplies. Document all instances of a driver transporting a minor, one-on-one, in accordance with the U.S. Center for Safe Sport's "Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies" (MAAPP). Ensure each occurrence is due to an 'emergent' situation (as classified by the MAAPP document). Must be pleasant in manner, flexible in approach, even-tempered, friendly, cooperate readily with others, and be patient with unexpected changes. Respond to transportation needs on short notice. Perform other duties as assigned or required by LPOPTC Director. Here are the skills and experience you'll need to be effective: High school diploma or equivalent Must hold a valid New York state driver's license (class B) Class C license preferred (required within one year of start of employment) 3+ years' experience operating multi-passenger vehicles Knowledge of vehicle operations to include the preventive maintenance process and procedures Must have a clean driving record Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Above average verbal and written communication skills Here are the tools, equipment, & conditions: Drive vehicles in all types of weather and road conditions Multi-passenger (2-40) vehicles Move and/or lift up to 50 pounds Non-traditional work hours, primarily weekends and evenings, in addition to holidays as needed Vehicles, including buses, vans, and SUVs Wheelchair lift for handicap access to vehicles Cell phone/radio/email