The Passaic County Department of Senior Services, Disability & Veterans Affairs - Paratransit Division, is seeking a responsible Motor Vehicle Operator. The ideal candidate will oversee assisting senior citizens and the disabled into and out of vehicles and escort persons to and from their homes, doctors’ offices, markets, and other places.
Other responsibilities include:
- Operates a hydraulic lift mechanism to assist passengers in wheelchairs, on and off vehicle, and assists them into and out of seats.
- Drives a bus on established route and/or operates van to transport the elderly and disabled person from their homes to hospitals, doctors' offices, markets, etc. on a demand response basis.
- May maintain general information on regular passengers which lists nature of their illness, name, address, and telephone number of their doctor.
- Checks vehicle for operating safety; Inspects vehicle at start and end of each trip for cleanliness and general condition; Checks, cleans, and performs minor servicing of vehicles.
- Maintains records of all trips; Prepares simple reports.
- Ability to understand the needs and special problems of the elderly and disabled population and to deal with same in a compassionate, sympathetic, and calm manner.
- Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
- Ability to drive vehicles in a skilled and safe manner.
- Knowledge of safety precautions in dealing with the elderly and disabled population.
- Knowledge of the care, maintenance, minor servicing, and competent, safe, and efficient operation of motor vehicles.
Requirements:
Education: N/A
Experience: Paratransit experience preferred.
Note: Knowledge of ADA regulations & DOT/FTA guidelines helpful
License: Must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey. Also required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.
To Apply For This Position:
If you qualify and would like to be considered, submit a letter of interest and your resume (including daytime phone number and email address) to the email address listed below. You must submit your response by the closing date shown above and indicate the job title in the subject line.
E-Mail: Ahmet Akdag, ahmeta@passaiccountynj.org
Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that may include fingerprinting. As of September 2010, in accordance with N.J.S.A 52:14-7, the “New Jersey First Act,” all new employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey or secure an exemption.
