Part Time Driver

Description Organization Summary: WOTA is a government entity providing transportation for seniors, adults with disabilities, veterans, and low-income families. WOTA drivers are responsible for transporting riders from one place to another for work, medical appointments, errands, or other reasons. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: Part Time Driver Reports to: Roadrunner Primary Responsibilities: Assist elderly and disabled riders, to include properly securing them, assisting with bags, wheelchairs and/or walkers, and ensuring they follow WOTA regulations Ability to work in a time-structured environment, under minimal direct supervision Collect and document payment of fares, or complete appropriate billing information as needed Drivers are the face of the organization and represent our values.

Patience and flexibility are required Follow the WOTA Driver Manual and become familiar with the mission, territory, hours of operation, drivers, and dispatchers Follow policy and procedure for operation of vehicles and in the case of emergency, function within said policies and procedures Communicate regularly with the Head Driver and Dispatch Operating push-to-talk (PTT) phones and tablets Ability to follow a day-to-day routine, completing appropriate paperwork and computer work May be required to run errands in WOTA vehicles.

These errands may include but are not limited to picking up/dropping off paperwork/supplies, bringing a replacement vehicle to a driver, and/or transporting riders to assist the schedule. Must attend all trainings required by the Director Must complete a 90-day probationary/training period before being considered a regular employee Hours: Part-time employees may work up to 28 hours per week.

Shifts depend on current coverage needs. Recruiting staff will inform you what days and times are available.

Requirements

Maintain a chauffer’s license in good standing Ability to lift a minimum of 40# Ability to push/pull a wheelchair with weight capacity up to 500# Ability to bend, squat, kneel as necessary to perform routine duties Assist riders on and off the vehicle and assist with package transport as needed