EARS, Inc.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Part-time Van Driver

Reports To:  Transportation Coordinator

Date:  February 2025

Position Role

A part-time position under the general supervision of the Transportation Coordinator that is responsible for the transporting of EARS, Inc. clients over assigned routes; ensuring vehicle operation is in a safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of the EARS, Inc. clients during transport, loading and unloading from vans.

Essential Responsibilities

· Assists EARS, Inc. clients for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from van including both emergency situations (including van evacuation) and normal transport.

· Attends trainings for the purpose of maintaining skills, meeting insurance requirements, and providing client care. 

· Drives EARS, Inc. vans for the purpose of transporting clients over scheduled routes and to/from EARS, Inc. programs in a safe and timely manner. 

· Informs EARS, Inc. personnel of practices and incidents for the purpose of providing information for follow-up action/procedure.

· Maintains assigned van, both interior and exterior for the purpose of ensuring the safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.

· Consults with program staff to understand best practices in relating to each passenger. Consults with Program Specialist regarding incidents and restrictions of van transportation.

Qualifications/Prerequisites

· Adherence to the EARS Inc. core values. 

· Ability to effectively communicate with individuals served.

· Ability to respond to common inquiries or concerns from individuals, family members, or members of the general community.

· Ability to provide quality services.

· Ability to work honestly and with integrity.

· Valid driver's license/acceptable driving record.

· Ability to recognize vehicle maintenance needs, perform minor vehicle repairs and ability to administer First Aid and CPR.

· Must possess and maintain a safe driving record.

· Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, with a clean driving record. 

· High School Diploma or GED.

Work Experience

· Experience in operating a 15 passenger van.

· Knowledge of local area roads and highways.

· Experience working with Intellectually Disabled Adults.

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Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. 

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Non-Essential Functions

Other duties as assigned.

* EARS Inc. reserves the right to modify the essential responsibilities of this position description as business demands and dictates.

By signing below, you indicate that you have read and understand the essential duties of this job as outlined above. Because EARS, Inc. maintains a team environment, you may be required to perform other duties as required and as instructed by your supervisor.