The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence
Watertown, NY
The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence is one of 35 local Chapters of The Arc New York, the largest provider of supports and services for people intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York state. In addition to the programs The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence offers in Jefferson and St. Lawrence County, Chapters of The Arc New York collectively support more than 60,000 people with disabilities and their families in every county of the state, and employ more than 30,000 people in our shared mission to provide people with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities the ordinary and extraordinary opportunities of life.
As part of this larger statewide organization, The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence is able to draw on a rich network of expertise and statewide resources to ensure the highest quality services for the people we serve, and to raise the unified voices our Chapter communities and nearly 100,000 members statewide to strengthen our advocacy efforts.
Founded by families more than 75 years ago, The Arc New York has driven transformation and progress in the lives of people with disabilities, fought and ended the abuses of institutionalization, and developed a robust system of community support that provides opportunity, dignity, and integration for people with disabilities. Together with The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence and other Chapters across the state, The Arc New York continues to be an influential advocate for our system of care, and the rights and opportunities of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Canton, NY
On-site
2 months ago
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Bus Driver
Qualifications – Possess a clean CDL License with endorsements to comply with Agency requirements; one-year experience preferred.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance – Authorized to work in the United States.
Summary/Objective - Responsible to comply with DMV Article 19-A, Federal Transit Authority, and Dept. of Transportation regulations, as well as agency policies and procedures. Responsible for the safe transport of all passengers, as well as maintaining reporting documentation.
Essential Functions – Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Responsible to maintain current CDL License with appropriate endorsements to comply with DMV/DOT Law.
Responsible to complete as scheduled, all requirements for compliance to 19-A regulations.
Responsible to practice safe driving techniques adhering to all driving rules and regulations as set forth under DMV and DOT regulations.
Responsible to attend bus driver meetings, agency trainings, and/or workshops as scheduled.
Responsible to meet the needs of the Transportation Department in the event of an early closing, delayed openings or cancellations.
Responsible to remove trash from vehicle on a daily basis and dispose of trash in garage receptacle, as well as clean the bus.
Responsible for providing direct support professionals with direction to ensure passengers are safely transported.
Responsible to perform a "walk through" on vehicle immediately after all passengers disembark to establish neither passengers nor personal belongings remain on vehicle.
Responsible to report any incidents or concerns which occur during transport according to agency policy and procedures.
Responsible to maintain accurate reporting per department policy.
Responsible to complete daily vehicle reports and grant reports on a daily basis using assigned equipment.
Responsible to adhere to all procedures as stated in the Bus Drivers' Procedure Handbook.
Responsible to determine that all passengers are seated and wearing seat belts prior to transporting.
Competencies –
Excellent Time Management Skills.
Personable and Respectful
Ability to Lead and Direct.
Calm Under Pressure.
Ability to Use Computers and Tablets.
Supervisory Responsibility – Other than oversight of passengers who are being transported, there are no direct supervisory responsibilities with this position.
Travel - Travel within Jefferson and St. Lawrence County for career fairs and other community events within the scope of position.
Work Environment – This position requires working both inside and outside as part of Public Transit driving and transporting the people we support.
Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time, stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds.
Other Duties – This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of the above job description and understand the responsibilities fully. I understand that the preceding job description will be reviewed/updated at least annually; more frequent updates will depend on contract needs.
AAP/EEO Statement – The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants’ equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status. These individuals will be recruited, referred for hiring consideration, and employed with regard to the positive and appropriate utilization of their skills and capabilities. Qualified employees will be afforded non-discriminatory consideration for promotion and job advancement, and there will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits.