Driver 

Job Title: Driver
Salary Range: $15 an hour

Supervisor: Reina Estimo
Hours: Hours vary, 32-40 hours/week

Position Summary

We are seeking a responsible, reliable, and professional driver to join our team. As a Driver, you will be responsible for transporting goods, passengers, or materials to designated locations in a timely and safe manner. The ideal candidate will have a strong driving record, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while following all safety and traffic regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1.    Transporting Goods or Passengers: Safely and efficiently drive vehicles to transport goods, passengers, or materials to designated destinations.

Route Planning: Plan and follow the most efficient routes to ensure timely deliveries and pick-ups. This includes monitoring traffic, road conditions, and adjusting routes when necessary.

Vehicle Maintenance: Perform regular checks and basic maintenance on the vehicle to ensure it is in safe operating condition. Report any mechanical issues or needed repairs promptly.

Safety Compliance: Adhere to all local, state, and federal traffic laws and regulations, ensuring the safety of the driver, passengers, and cargo. Follow company safety protocols and guidelines.

Customer Service: Provide friendly and professional service to passengers or clients. Address inquiries or concerns respectfully, ensuring a positive experience.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records, including delivery logs, mileage, fuel consumption, and inspection reports. Ensure all required paperwork is completed accurately and on time.

Loading/Unloading: For some roles, assist with loading and unloading goods, ensuring that items are secured safely for transportation.

Communication: Maintain communication with dispatchers, supervisors, or clients to provide updates on delivery or transport progress.

Work Location 

•  Wyam Youth Center, 2130 Warm Springs St., Warm Springs, OR 97761

Standards and Expectations

• Facilitate a professional environment for our clients and staff through appropriate and professional communication with all visitors; maintain professional boundaries at all times

• Always conduct oneself safely, appropriately and professionally

• Demonstrate respect and sensitivity for cultural differences

• Function as a role model for other staff; exhibit confidence in self and in others

• Proactively identify problems, troubleshoot, and problem solve in one-on-one and group settings

• Demonstrate a clear commitment to good communication, including giving and asking for feedback

• Commitment to working on a team, and to assisting other team members if their workloads become excessive 

• Strong desire to serve the community in support of WSCAT mission

Required Certifications/Licenses

• Driver’s License 

• 21 & over

Other Skills (will probably be learned on the job for the interns)

• N/A

Work Environment

• Possible exposure to airborne pathogens (e.g., COVID-19). May be required to wear personal protective equipment such as facemasks (for respiratory protection) and/or gloves. 

Physical Demands

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10lbs and occasionally lift and/or support up to 75lbs

• While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and to use hands to handle/feel objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, to taste or smell, to climb or balance, to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employment at Will

• Nothing in this job description alters the at-will nature of the employment relationship in any way.

• Either the employee or WSCAT may terminate employment at any time with or without notice or cause.