Courtesy Shuttle Driver

Job descriptions:

We are looking to hire a part-time Courtesy Shuttle Driver to work Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 3:30pm at our Silver Gardens location in Highland, in the Town of Lloyd.

Position overview:

The Courtesy Shuttle driver will provide transportation to tenants living at RUPCO’s newest apartment complex, Landmark Place. Transportation will be provided using the RUPCO owned shuttle van. The van is equipped with handicap accessible options to be able to transport tenants with and without mobility impairments. The van will run a local looped route throughout the day to drop off and pick up tenants at medical appointments, legal appointments, benefits appointments, food shopping, health and wellness activities, and other neighboring places that will help contribute to the tenant’s independent and healthy living. This position reports directly to the Residential Property Management Supervisor.

Position Responsibilities:

• Greet tenants who are using the courtesy transportation in a friendly and welcoming manner
• Interact and assist tenants with boarding and exiting the bus
• Abide by all rules of road to include all NYS laws regarding operation of a motor vehicle.
• Responsible to make sure all passengers are safe and using appropriate safety belts and safety equipment designated for wheelchairs and other mobility devices.
• Conduct a basic cleaning of bus after every run and a more thorough cleaning at the end of each shift.
• Maintain an activity log of daily mileage, number of passengers, drop off and pick up locations
• Report any traffic incidents immediately to management. Complete proper reports as required.
• Call police to respond to ALL motor vehicle accidents despite the severity of the incident. A police report must be filed or documented in the law enforcement blotter as per Agency Auto insurance requirements.
• Perform light custodial/cleaning tasks assigned at property if no passengers are scheduled for a designated bus run
• Report all conflicts or situations that transpire with tenants during the course of travel on the bus
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Clean/satisfactory driving record which is found acceptable by RUPCO auto insurance carrier which must be maintained throughout employment
• Customer/Client service experience helpful
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Friendly and Personable
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to modify or alter daily driving assignments as designated by supervisor to best serve to the needs of the tenants as appropriate
• Ability to follow and respect the rules of the program as designed by management.
• Willingness to offer ideas and suggestions to management as part of the program ongoing development
• Ability to work with diverse groups including those with physical and mental disabilities.
• Basic computer literacy for checking email and recording hours worked

~ RUPCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer ~

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $18.50 Hourly

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Customer/Client Service: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NYS Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person