Reports To
Program Manager
Summary
The Production Center driver provides timely and safe transportation for blind, disabled, and individuals with multiple disabilities of the WCBA.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Pick up specified clients for delivery to the Production Center at the beginning of the workday
- Provide transportation of the specified clients of the Production Center for delivery home at the end of the workday
- CPR and First Aid certifications
- All other duties as assigned
Education / Experience
- High school or equivalent experience
- Established safe driving record
- Ability to work with multiply handicapped
- Ability to complete child abuse clearance process
WCBA reserves the right to modify, extend, or revise this job description with or without notice.
The following rules are to be followed by ALL drivers that transport consumers to and from our facility.
1. It is required that all drivers follow the Penn DOT laws. Cell phones are not permitted to be used while driving.
2. Make sure the seat belts are properly fastened for each consumer once placed into vehicle.
3. Make sure that consumers’ personal items are safely placed on the floor of the vehicle.
4. Do not leave the vehicle running with passengers inside. You can assist clients in entering and exiting but do not leave driver seat for any other reason (unless emergency). If you leave driver’s seat, be SURE to turn off vehicle
5. Do not take vehicle out when weather conditions are dangerous.
6. If you have not been contacted by the Program Specialist or Director of Programs regarding weather conditions and you feel that the vehicle should not be driven, contact 724-309-9056 or 724-837-1250 before driving the vehicle.
7. If the agency is closed or has any delays due to weather, the announcement will be broadcasted on Channel 2 and on 1020 AM KDKA radio
8. Fuel vehicle when consumers are not in vehicle.
9. Turn vehicle off when assisting consumer into vehicle
10. Always be cordial to consumer, parents/guardians at all times
11. Report any incident or accident to Supervisor immediately after occurrence and complete FORM TRANS-03, Vehicle Accident.
12. If you have waited for any consumer for more than three (3) minutes, call their home number to determine if they are going to attend. We are on a tight schedule and all clients are aware of the time constraints.
13. Always have the Cell phone charged and turned on while transporting consumers.