Driver

Minneapolis MN

Description

Come work for an Extraordinary Team and a culture that is both supportive and nurturing! Our mission is to: Empower People to Improve Their Lives by living our core values of: Clients First - Own It - Believe It - Get Better - Got Your Back Our vision is to be: A Place where People Want to Work and Clients Want to Come JOB SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Operations Supervisor, Park Avenue Center Drivers provide excellent customer service in all functional areas of their work which includes regular interaction with clients, Park Avenue Center employees, and the surrounding community. Providing safe, reliable, and professional transportation services in our fifteen passenger vans is the first priority of this position. Other duties may include vehicle maintenance, light grounds keeping responsibilities (i.e. trash removal from buildings, salting for ice, etc.), and occasional clerical work. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -Transport clients and Park Avenue Center Employees to and from the treatment centers, court appointments, and other approved activities; -Execute daily interior and exterior vehicle inspection including maintaining appropriate gas levels, cleanliness, checking tire pressure, etc.; -Coordinate other vehicle maintenance including oil changes and alert the Maintenance Supervisor of additional service needs; -Maintain accurate and detailed driver log by noting relevant events and any and all changes in vehicle condition throughout each shift; -Examine the properties and parking lots each shift to maintain facility cleanliness; -Greet and direct clients and visitors while transferring client belongings to residences; -Maintain positive public relations with referring agencies and businesses in the community; -Locate appropriate staff members and/or supervisor to respond to client needs when necessary; -Make coffee periodically and tidy break areas as needed; -Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS -Possess a valid Driver’s License or have the ability to procure one in a timely manner -Successful completion of a DHS background check -At the time of hiring, must be free of chemical use problems for at least one year immediately preceding the hire date and sign a statement attesting to that fact; -Able to lift 15 lbs. regularly and 40 lbs. occasionally with or without reasonable accommodation; -Possess a working knowledge of issues regarding confidentiality -Possess strong verbal skills and demonstrate the ability to present a positive professional image. Additional information Full-Time position is a benefits-eligible position working Monday - Friday days with hours available between from 7:00am-6pm. The starting wage is $16.00/hour. We offer a competitive package including generous paid time off, a 401k match up to 4%, company-paid training, employer paid life insurance and short term disability, and a variety of voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, voluntary life, and voluntary long-term disability. Part-Time positions are also available with shifts from 7:00am-noon or noon-5:30pm with a starting wage of $14.50. Park Avenue Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.