CDL Driver

3 weeks ago


Utica, United States Beacon Mobility Full time

Cedar Bus Company LLC

Embark on a rewarding career journey with us - a company proudly recognized as one of the Great Places to Work in 2023-2024

A Driver is responsible for transporting clients from their pickup point to their destination in a timely and safe manner. Using a vehicle to successfully transport people, performing pre-trip inspections, performing child checks post-route, and keeping their vehicle within DOT regulations are the most important tasks of the driver.

The Transportation Driver is responsible for transporting clients in a safe and efficient manner consistent with the organizational mission and vision and in compliance with company policy, state and federal DOT regulations and applicable laws. Specific responsibilities include driving company vehicles, interacting with clients, program personnel, and client support staff in the field, communicating with dispatch in a clear and concise manner, and maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor in the field.

This position generally follows a typical Monday through Friday work week and is considered a split shift position with AM runs in the morning and PM runs in the afternoon into the evening. However, there are some situations that would dictate otherwise as required by customer demand such as charters, med runs, or shuttle runs. This has the potential to include weekend work per request.

Pay Rate: $18.52 per hour

Working Conditions:

Varied, per the nature of this job, drivers can expect to spend 90-95% of their time on the road. Other time spent will be at the site location, training, cleaning and assisting the operation as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure transportation and workplace safety policies are in compliance with company, state and federal regulations.

Safely transport clients to and from programs in the mornings and afternoons

Obey all applicable vehicle and traffic laws

Perform pre and post trip inspections of the bus before and after each run and report any defects to management

Ensure that the bus is kept cleaned and fueled as well as fluids being topped off

Ensure safety of all clients. This includes securing wheelchair bound clients as well as operating the wheelchair lift.

Keep your routes updated and dispatch abreast of any issues that may arise (e.g. running behind schedule)

Clean bus daily and proper usage of PPE

Report all disciplinary issues to operations management so appropriate measures can be taken

Assist clients with getting on and off the bus as needed

Be flexible and drive other vehicles and routes as needed

Work as a member of a team - with monitors, operations staff, and customers

Attend periodic regular safety trainings

Must be dependable and punctual

All other job duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager and/or his or her designee.

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED

Must possess driver license

Valid NYS Drivers' License - CDL Class "C" or higher with passenger endorsement or CLP

Be at least 21 years of age

Have a valid DOT medical card or the ability to obtain one

Ability to pull and push 250 lbs. and lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to sit for long periods of time and bend to secure wheelchair bound clients

Ability to display empathy towards clients

Willingness to submit to a drug test and a comprehensive background check

Willingness to grow within the company

Preferred Qualifications

Applicable transportation industry experience

Experience with transportation, logistics, or navigation software

Experience using electronics and tablets

Experience in transporting individuals who have developmental disabilities

First aid qualified

Over the past 15 years, our commitment to quality and focus on innovation has allowed us to develop into the largest non-emergency health and human services transporter in New York State. We approach transportation with the understanding that collaboration is crucial to creating a better care delivery model. As an organization, we take great pride in providing individuals with disabilities access to various places in our community through transportation services.



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