Driver Department Transportation Type of Position Full time Search Location(s) Bronx, NY, Brooklyn, NY, Manhattan, NY, Queens, NY, Staten Island, NY Apply Now (https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe03/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=CPOFNYS&cws=37&rid=5346) Job Brief Conducts the safe operation of company vehicles and equipment in accordance with local, State, and Federal laws, and within the guidelines set forth by CP Associations / CPT Policy and procedure. Shift Worked: 6-4 Weekly Hours: 37.5 FLSA Status: Non Exempt Pay range: $20.00 - $21.00 POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the immediate supervision of all passengers, in the absence of another staff person, while transporting clients from their point of departure to their final destination. POSITION DUTIES: + Responsible for providing safe, comfortable and punctual transportation to all passengers. + Speak to consumers, program personnel, parents and caregivers in a professional manner that is sensitive and respectful to consumer’s disabilities. + Assist passengers with boarding and disembarking the vehicle. + Secure all passengers in vehicles using seat belts and/ or wheelchair securing equipment. + Properly operate any equipment used in or during transport, such as hydraulic lifts, ramps, tie downs, seat belts, safety flares, fire extinguishers, 2- way radios, beepers, etc. + Responsible for handling all special and emergency requests in addition to regularly assigned runs, including non-consumer related transportation. + Responsible for pre trip and post trip inspection of all assigned vehicles. Properly maintain vehicle while in your possession. + Attend staff meetings as required. + Responsible for the submission of all required documentation. + Assist escort, and / or intervene independently in situations where consumer behaviors create a hazardous or unhealthy situation to themselves, and or other passengers. Examples of situations include: head banging, eating foreign objects, undressing, scratching or hitting others. Report all incidents that occur on the bus on designated forms. + Perform all other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS: + Compliance with Article 19A of NYSDMV Traffic and Safety Laws. + Carry a company I.D. card and Valid NYS Driver’s License at all times while on duty. + New York State C.D.L. Class B License with a passenger and air brake endorsement, or C.D.L. Class C with passenger endorsement. + Minimum 3 years experience driving and at least 21 years of age. + Acceptable drivers abstract, containing no more than a combination of 2 moving violations or accidents within the last three years. + Must possess basic map reading skills and working knowledge of 5 boroughs of NYC. + Be aware of and comply with State and local Rules and Regulations governing commercial drivers. + Be aware of a safety and evacuation plan for all equipment used.