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  • Transit Driver 

    Pay: $15.24 Per Hour

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

    • Inspects vehicle prior to driving.
    • Drives and operates vehicles on assigned schedule and route that may vary on a daily basis to transport passengers to and from destinations.
    • Uses discretion to determine order of passenger pick-up and delivery.
    • Monitors and reports status and needs of the vehicles for maintenance and safe operation.
    • Maintains first aid supplies and operates fire suppression equipment on the vehicles.
    • Records mileage, number of passengers, times, and other required information on forms or electronic device.
    • Collects and keeps account of fares; prepares receipts for monies collected.
    • Assists passengers with seat belts, assists with getting in and out of vehicles as needed; and operates wheelchair lifts.
    • Ensures the vehicle is clean and free of litter.
    • Fuels vehicle used.
    • Ensures that passengers arrive at destinations on time.
    • Checks passengers returning from medical appointments for any signs of bleeding.
    • Re-inspects vehicle after use; notes and reports any issues/concerns.
    • Works a flexible and irregular schedule; assists on a variety of established routes that may vary on a daily basis; and is subject to emergency call-backs.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

    • High school diploma or equivalent;
    • No experience required, however some public driving experience is desired;
    • Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
    • Possession of a good driving record is required.
    • Possession of a Certification in CPR is desired.
    • Possession of a Certification in First Aid desired.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

    • Knowledge of the geographical layout of the County and surrounding counties.
    • Knowledge of the needs and behaviors of clients served.
    • Knowledge of safe and efficient operation of vehicles.
    • Knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
    • Skill in communicating, both orally and in writing.
    • Skill in operating vans, cars, and buses safely.
    • Skill in using a computer.
    • Ability to work effectively with special populations.
    • Ability to maintain and keep accurate records and reports, including electronic data.
    • Ability to operate radio and other communications equipment as well as computers.
    • Ability to read a map.
    • Ability to deal with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
    • Ability to use firmness and tact with children, mentally disabled, and other passengers who may become unruly.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the elderly, children, handicapped, the general public, and other employees.
    • Ability to learn transportation and time keeping software

  • Driver for Seniors

    Salary: $21.63 Per Hour 

    This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

    Program Summary
    Enhance Equity program is to provide services that will assist clients in remaining as independent as possible, to delay or prevent out-of-home placement, and support client self-determination.

    Position Summary
    Drivers provide transportation services using agency owned vehicles for seniors, 60 years of age and older living in Multnomah County. The Driver is responsible for providing transportation for seniors to attend IRCO congregate meals three times per week. Occasionally transport clients to field trips and other activities organized by Senior services. Works in a multi-cultural environment.

    Essential Functions

    • Provide transportation for seniors from various locations to and from IRCO main office and Africa House
    • Operate IRCO passenger van or bus (up to 15 people) safely and responsibly
    • Transport seniors according to assigned schedules
    • Inspect vehicles before and after trips, reporting any maintenance issues to Operation Manager
    • Follow all traffic laws, safety regulations, and IRCO policies
    • Work closely with Senior program staff and volunteers to coordinate activities/ pick up and drop off times

    Secondary Functions

    • Ability to provide great customer service
    • Ability to handle stress in professional matters
    • Ability to work flexible hours to meet the availability of clients

    Requirements:


    Education & Experience

    • High School or GED
    • Minimum 3+ years of driving experience (preferably transporting passengers in a van or bus)
    • Strong communication skills,

    Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements

    • Positions at this level require moderate physical effort and manual labor such as carrying constant movement, frequent lifting of light items, and some lifting of moderately heavy objects.
    • Work under close supervision
    • There is some personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are somewhat uncomfortable due to varying work environments; inclement weather; or individuals of unpredictable, possibly harmful intent
    • The work schedule occasionally fluctuates based on organization or customer needs. This fluctuation may occur with or without prior notice

    Supervisory Responsibilities

    Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions, or responsibilities, but may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers.

    What We Offer

    IRCO is a very employee-friendly workplace and offers great benefit package to our staff:

    • Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
    • Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
    • Work that helps your community
    • 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year
    • 401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting
    • 3% match for student loans or college savings
    • 12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
    • Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
    • Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
    • Flexible spending account

    Required Engagement

    Engage fully in recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO’s mission, vision, and values-based initiatives.

  • Delivery Driver

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $16.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Education:

    • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

    License/Certification:

    • Driver’s License (Required)

    Work Location: Multiple locations

  • Delivery Driver

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $16.00 per hour

    We are currently seeking a Delivery Driver to join our team. The typical function of a Delivery Driver is to load, transfer, deliver and unload goods. This includes regular inspection and routine maintenance of vehicle. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor.

    In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Candidate must be able to see, hear, speak, read and write clearly in order to communicate with other employees and/or customers; manual dexterity required for reaching and lifting objects not exceeding federal and/or state laws. Ability to lift up to 150 pounds. May be required to work in adverse weather conditions.

    There is no experience necessary to apply to this position.

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Education:

    • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

    License/Certification:

    • Driver’s License (Required)

    Work Location: Multiple locations

  • Motor Vehicle Operator

    Wage: $46,000 

    NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.

    At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

    Work Shifts

    Various Shifts Available

    Duties & Responsibilities

    Purpose of Position:

    Under supervision, operates motor vehicles and equipment such as passenger cars, ambulances, hearses, trucks, wreckers, forklifts, tractor-trailer trucks and sign-erecting trucks used by City departments. In a small garage, may do dispatching of personnel, motor vehicles and equipment; performs related work.

    Examples of Typical Tasks:

    1. Operates one or more types of motor vehicles such as passenger car, ambulance, hearse, truck, wrecker, forklift, tractor-trailer truck or sign-erecting truck.

    2. Drives a truck carrying employees and material to and from work location.

    3. Acts as a chauffeur to an official.

    4. Checks the tires, oil and fuel of the vehicle, and checks vehicle to see that lights, horn and brakes appear to be operating properly.

    5. Reports and noticeable mechanical defects in the vehicle.

    6. Cleans the windows and interior and exterior of vehicle.

    7. Changes tires or wheels.

    8. Assists in loading and unloading of materials, equipment, and passengers.

    9. Reports any accidents in which the vehicle may have been involved.

    10. Operates motor equipment mounted on, or transported by, the vehicle.

    11. Watches for traffic hazards while labor force is engaged in making emergency repairs.

    12. Transports collectors and cases of coin boxes to and from collection areas.

    13. Is responsible for tools, supplies, materials, and equipment carried in or on the assigned vehicle.

    14. Prepares trip reports.

    15. In a small garage, may dispatch personnel, motor vehicles and equipment.

    16. In the Police Department, may operate a vehicle which transports inmates to and from detention facilities, police stations and court locations.

    Minimum Qualifications

    There are no formal education or experience requirements. However, there are certain physical requirements.

    License Requirements:
    1. Candidates must possess a Motor Vehicle Drivers License valid in the State of New York and either 2 or 3 below.

    2. For appointment in certain agencies, possession of either a Class 1 or a Class 2 or a Class 3 Motor Vehicles Drivers License, or a combination of these licenses, may be required at the time of appointment.

    3. For other agencies which do not require the licenses in 2 above at the time of appointment, possession of either a Class 3 Learners Permit or a Class 3 Drivers License is required at the time of appointment. In addition, for these agencies, the Class 3 license must be obtained within three months of the date of appointment.

    Department Preferences

    Educational Level:

    • High School Diploma/GED

    License:

    • Class B CDL Driver’s License w/ Air Brakes

    Years of Experience:

    • Three (3) Years of Driving Delivery Experience

    Special Equipment/Machines Operated:

    • Refrigerated Truck
    • Truck Bars
    • Hand Carts
    • Push Carts
    • Dinex Retherming Carts
    • Transport Trip Totes, misc. as directed etc.

    Knowledge and Skills:

    • Basic Knowledge of Food Delivery with regards to transporting Food under refrigeration guidelines
    • Experience as a Motor Vehicle Operator making deliveries.
    • Experience in Delivery work using Truck Refrigeration
    • Ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude
    • Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds unassisted.

    Benefits

    NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

    • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
    • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
    • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees’ Collectively bargained contracts
    • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
    • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
    • College Savings Program
    • Union Benefits for eligible titles
    • Multiple employee discounts programs
    • Commuter Benefits Programs

  • Delivery Driver, Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour

    We are looking for a responsible Delivery Driver to distribute products promptly to our customers. You will represent our company in a professional and cost-effective manner to increase our profitability and customer satisfaction.

    Responsibilities

    • Deliver a wide variety of items to different addresses and through different routes
    • Follow routes and time schedule
    • Load, unload, prepare, inspect and operate a delivery vehicle
    • Ask for feedback on provided services and resolve clients’ complaints
    • Collect payments
    • Inform customers about new products and services
    • Complete logs and reports
    • Follow DOT regulations and safety standards

    Skills

    • Proven working experience as a Delivery Driver
    • Valid professional driver’s license
    • Excellent organizational and time management skills
    • Good driving record with no traffic violations
    • High school degree

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid sick time
    • Paid time off
    • Paid training
    • Vision insurance

    Work Location: In person

  • Van Driver

    Pay: $16.25 Per Hour

    The City of Plano Library Department is seeking a dependable and customer-focused Van Driver to join our team. This role is responsible for transporting books, equipment, mail, and money pouches between library branches and city departments while delivering excellent customer service with professionalism and respect. The Van Driver also fuels, cleans, and maintains vehicles, keeps accurate trip records, and ensures safety protocols are followed. Additional duties include assisting with special projects such as book sales, seasonal cleanups, and moving furniture. Strong communication skills, reliability, and a commitment to teamwork are essential.

    Summary of Duties: Under basic supervision, the Van Driver is responsible for providing mail and delivery service for the libraries.

    EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

    Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

    • Provides customer service excellence in all interactions with respect, responsiveness and professionalism
    • Communicates effectively across work teams and with the public through active listening, writing and speaking
    • Loads, transports, and delivers books and equipment between city departments and other library facilities.
    • Couriers mail and money pouches to mail room and City Hall
    • Fuels, cleans, and completes scheduled maintenance on vans; maintains daily trip records.
    • Adheres to safety protocols
    • Assists with special projects including book sales, spring and fall clean up, and transporting of furniture between libraries and other city departments
    • Processes, dispatches, and repairs material on an as-needed basis
    • Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential

    Marginal Duties:

    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Typical Decisions: The incumbent must determine priorities to support the needs of the library.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Knowledge of: Plano streets and thoroughfares; basic vehicle procedures; library practices and procedures; traffic laws; safe driving practices.

    Skill in: Operating a motor vehicle on public thoroughfares; maintaining vehicles according to department standards. Effective workplace communication, including written, verbal and active listening skills.

    Education: No formal education required.

    Experience: Six (6) months of experience driving a vehicle to make deliveries required.

    Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above minimum qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

    Licenses and Certifications: Valid Class C driver’s license (must obtain within 30 days of hire per state law).

  • Non-Emergency Medical Transport Driver

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $2,600.00 – $3,000.00 per month

    Transport Driver in the Willamette Valley

    Duties:
    – Safely transport passengers to their destinations in a timely manner
    – Operate various types of vehicles, including vans
    – Follow designated routes and schedules
    – Ensure the safety and comfort of passengers during transit
    – Assist passengers with boarding and disembarking as needed

    – Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the vehicle
    – Perform routine inspections and maintenance checks on the vehicle

    Skills:
    – Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for 5 years
    – Experience in customer service driving
    – Knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations
    – Ability to communicate effectively with passengers and co-workers
    – Strong customer service skills to provide a positive experience for passengers
    – Ability to handle light lifting, such as assisting passengers with mobility devices

    – Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in stressful situations
    – Commercial driving experience is desirable but not required

    If you are a reliable and responsible driver with excellent communication skills, we invite you to apply for the position of Transport Driver. Join our team and help us provide safe and efficient transportation services to our community.

    Please note that this job requires the ability to pass a background check and drug screening is also required.

    To apply, please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience in transportation. We look forward to reviewing your application.
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    Benefits:

    • Company car
    • Fuel card
    • On-the-job training
    • Paid training
    • Safety equipment provided

    Work Location: On the road

  • Delivery Driver

    Pay: $20.00 Per Hour

    Health, Wealth, and Happiness:

    • Hiring for full timeavailability
    • Competitive Wages, $20.00 / hour
    • Great Benefits, including Health Insurance options and Life Insurance (for positions averaging 25 hours / week or more)
    • Vacation Time, starting at up to 2 weeks accrued / year for years 1-5!
    • 401(k)
    • Employee Discounts
    • Opportunities for Advancement and Education within the Company

    Join us in moving the Bamboo Sushi mission forward and bring to the table:

    • Working as a team to ensure consistent and timely picking and packing of all commissary food orders with 100% accuracy
    • Packing the food into the company vehicle (box truck) and delivering to restaurant locations across Portland Metro
    • Driving the company vehicle by following an established route
    • Stocking product and conducting inventory at each drop-off location, ensuring proper and accurate labeling
    • Following company policies, state and food safety and sanitation standards
    • Previous experience in inventory, delivery, or stocking preferred
    • Knowledgeable in proper food handling & storage
    • Attention to detail
    • Calm and respectable demeanor
    • Solution-oriented perspective
    • Valid Oregon Driver’s license with at least 5 years of licensed driving experience
    • Current Food Handlers Card

    We strive to create a culture that is inclusive and diverse. We believe in a workforce where everyone is respected for their thoughts and ideas, creating an inspiring environment that everyone is proud to be a part of every day. We work with our employees, guests, partners and community to build a path forward to equality for everyone. We value equal pay, equal rights and equal opportunity for advancement for ALL.

    Environment

    Work is performed primarily in a fast-paced full service restaurant with frequent distractions and loud noises.

    Physical

    The person in this position needs to occasionally or frequently:

    • Maneuver about inside the restaurant/office to access food/beverage items, machinery, and other restaurant equipment
    • Operate basic office equipment
    • Ascend/descend a ladder or stairs to service the machinery, lights, ceiling fans, etc.
    • Be able to exchange accurate information while communication with customers
    • Be able to distinguish different tastes, i.e., sweet and bitter flavors.
    • Work in a noisy/distracting environment

  • Van Driver

    Pay: $16.25 Per Hour

    Job Details

    The City of Plano Library Department is seeking a dependable and customer-focused Van Driver to join our team. This role is responsible for transporting books, equipment, mail, and money pouches between library branches and city departments while delivering excellent customer service with professionalism and respect. The Van Driver also fuels, cleans, and maintains vehicles, keeps accurate trip records, and ensures safety protocols are followed. Additional duties include assisting with special projects such as book sales, seasonal cleanups, and moving furniture. Strong communication skills, reliability, and a commitment to teamwork are essential.

    Summary of Duties: Under basic supervision, the Van Driver is responsible for providing mail and delivery service for the libraries.

    EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

    Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

    • Provides customer service excellence in all interactions with respect, responsiveness and professionalism
    • Communicates effectively across work teams and with the public through active listening, writing and speaking
    • Loads, transports, and delivers books and equipment between city departments and other library facilities.
    • Couriers mail and money pouches to mail room and City Hall
    • Fuels, cleans, and completes scheduled maintenance on vans; maintains daily trip records.
    • Adheres to safety protocols
    • Assists with special projects including book sales, spring and fall clean up, and transporting of furniture between libraries and other city departments
    • Processes, dispatches, and repairs material on an as-needed basis
    • Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential

    Marginal Duties:

    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Typical Decisions: The incumbent must determine priorities to support the needs of the library.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Knowledge of: Plano streets and thoroughfares; basic vehicle procedures; library practices and procedures; traffic laws; safe driving practices.

    Skill in: Operating a motor vehicle on public thoroughfares; maintaining vehicles according to department standards. Effective workplace communication, including written, verbal and active listening skills.

    Education: No formal education required.

    Experience: Six (6) months of experience driving a vehicle to make deliveries required.

    Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above minimum qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

    Licenses and Certifications: Valid Class C driver’s license (must obtain within 30 days of hire per state law).

    Conditions of Employment: Must pass a physical test, drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.

    Physical Demands and Working Conditions:Must possess mobility to work in and around city buildings and facilities, to operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface streets; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, and reach when completing maintenance and moving supplies. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 75 pounds, or heavier with the use of proper equipment.

    Employees work in and around buildings and facilities and are exposed to cold and hot temperatures, road hazards, and dust.

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.