SUMMARY
Position is responsible for operating a 12 passenger wheelchair accessible van.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Safely transporting veterans and their caretakers from points in Montgomery County to and from VA Medical Centers.
- Logging mileage, fuel consumption, and basic administrative tasks related to vehicle operation.
- Attend training as needed.
- Assist with various tasks, as may be assigned by the Director.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Current PA Driver's License with clean driving record.
- High School graduate of equivalent.
- Honorably discharged from a branch of the U.S. armed forces.
- Knowledge of Montgomery County, Philadelphia, Chester County roadways.
- Knowledge of VA Healthcare programs preferred.
- Ability to work autonomously and exercise good judgement.
- Applicants subject to random drug testing/urinalysis.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Must be able to lend physical assistance to disabled passengers boarding and leaving vehicle.