DOT Driver

Achieve Services, Inc.

DOT Driver

Blaine, MN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    403B Match up to 5%

    Training & development

    Paid time off

    Signing bonus

    Achieve is looking for a full time driving staff to help us support individuals with disabilities. Are you passionate about helping people and like making a difference in individuals days? This might be the job for you!

    Hours would be Monday-Friday, Split Shift 6:30a-10a and 1p-4:15p

    Why Drive for Achieve Services? · Monday-Friday day hours, no nights or weekends. · Bonus potential · Set route driving participants with disabilities to and from our program · Positive work/life balance, offering immediate PTO earnings

    · Make a positive impact in the lives of others, surrounded by like-minded individuals supporting one another in that goal

    · A thorough and engaging onboarding experience so you feel well-prepared for success

    · Ongoing training to advance your professional knowledge

    · Healthcare options that work for you, including an additional “no cost” home-visit service healthcare option just for being a plan participant

    · Celebrations and engagement activities

    What You’ll Do:

    The Achieve Driver - DOT will operate buses and/or vans owned and leased by Achieve to provide transportation to and from the Achieve Services program as well as other community integration and employment sites. The Achieve Driver – DOT may also drive trucks to pick up and/or deliver products to Achieve and/or companies.

    Major Areas of Accountability:

    Drive participants to and from home and job sites in a safe manner

    Assist participants on and off the vehicle

    Assist in the development of transportation routes that will ensure the most cost effective and efficient ride possible for Achieve participants

    Support of programmatic interventions of participants while on the vehicle

    Provide work direction for Bus Aids when applicable

    Maintain vehicle in good and safe operating condition

    Communicate with appropriate staff and document any concerns on the corresponding forms

    Attend staff training and other meetings as required

    Drive trucks to pick up and/or deliver products to Achieve and/or companies

    Perform other duties as required

    Knowledge and Skill Required:

    Ability to pass a motor vehicle background check

    Ability to safely operate a vehicle

    Ability to be on time and work scheduled shift

    Ability to lift or manually assist people with disabilities on and off vehicles

    Ability to work with people with developmental disabilities

    Ability to follow instructions/direction

    Ability to read maps and plan routes

    A cooperative work style that encourages teamwork and respect

    Ability to communicate with a wide range of staff and team members in a professional and respectful manner

    Ability to provide direct care to programs participants and assist with participant supervision as necessary

    Responsibility for Public Contact: The Achieve Services Driver-DOT will have frequent contact with program participants, family members, guardians, and residential staff as well as members of the general public.

    Character and Scope of Supervision: None

    Education and Experience Needed: Valid driver’s license for driving the small buses and trucks. Must have DOT Physical and/or be able to pass DOT physical within 1 month of hire. Experience with people with developmental disabilities preferred.

    Time to Train: Orientation includes at least 30 hours of training specific to the position. Ongoing yearly training is offered to all employees. Required hours depend on previous experience in the field.