Driver (Hope House) - Access : Job Details

Job Title: DriverJob Status: Full-timeJob Summary: Under limited supervision, the Driver drives clients to destinations in a safe and prudent manner.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:•Drive vehicles in a safe and prudent manner, arriving at destinations via the most efficient route in light of road, weather and traffic conditions•Transport clients and staff to and from scheduled appointments and events•Deliver and pick up mail, correspondence, reports, checks, equipment and client files and deliver to and from various ACCESS departments and funding agencies•Check vehicles on a daily basis to ensure that they are in acceptable operating condition•Maintain gas at one-half full and fill tank at end of day•Complete required paperwork including daily logs, route sheets and petty cash reports•When not actively engaged in driving duties may be assigned to assist staff in directing clients or administrative support duties•Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications•Perform other duties and responsibilities as assignedKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of:•Detroit metropolitan area and travel routes•Safe and standard operation of a motor vehicleSkill in:•Operating a class C motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner•Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft OfficeAbility to:•Communicate effectively and professionally•Provide a high level of customer serviceEducational/Previous Experience Requirements:•Minimum Degree Required:o High school diploma or GED equivalent~and~•At least one year of professional driver experience operating a class C motor vehicle or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human ResourcesLicenses/Certifications:•Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:o Must possess a valid state chauffeur's license free of any outstanding violationsWorking Conditions:Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be requiredTravel Required: Local travel up to 100%Working Environment: Class C motor vehicle. When driving, working environment will be out in the natural elements (may include dry days, rainy, icy and/or snowy days). Generally in and out of a climate-controlled office environment during normal business hours.