Transporter/Driver

Classification :

Full Time; Non-exempt hourly

Hours:

Monday through Friday as needed; Evening and Weekend hours as needed

Supervisor :

BWROC Center Manager, and Transportation supervisor.

Overview :

The Transporter will drive the BWROC transport van to transport participants to and from recovery events, meetings, and other recovery related needs.

Responsibilities :

• Drives agency transport van to transport BWROC participants to and from recovery related events and meetings.
• Picks up participants at prearranged locations, or high traffic areas.
• Assists participants with entering and exiting vehicles.
• Ensures participants reach their destinations safely and on time.
• Observes safety regulations and state laws regarding vehicle operation; ensures participants also follow applicable safety regulations.
• Communicates with management by phone to receive requests for transport service.
• Ensures vehicle equipment such as brakes, lights, windshield wipers, etc., is maintained and operating properly.
• Reports vehicle problems to management.
• Submits accident reports when needed.
• Conducts routine maintenance on vehicles including adding gasoline, oil, and water and checking tire pressure; ensures more specialized maintenance and repairs are performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Required

• A high school diploma/G.E.D.
• Minimum 6 months in recovery.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Applicable state licensing and certification required.
• Excellent driving skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Thorough understanding of traffic regulations, road signs, and routes.
• Knowledge of the substance use disorder treatment and recovery landscape; and firm commitment to the recovery community.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands and Working Environment The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Environment:

Transport Van, Standard office, and community settings.

Physical:

typically drive transport van, office spaces, healthcare establishments, and community buildings. Physically able to drive a vehicle for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to lift and move luggage weighing up to 50 pounds.

Vision:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.

Hearing:

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $18.00 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Port Huron, MI 48060