Driver & Operations Support

Title: Driver & Operations Support
Reports to: Director of Operations
Employment Type: Full- time (Non-remote work)
Work Location: Miami- Dade serving Broward and West Palm counties
Salary Range: $31,200 annually

Driver’s essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate assigned vehicle to transport school-aged children safely and efficiently over specified routes to and from school and home

• Conduct pre-trip safety inspections to ensure that the vehicle can be operated safely.

• Operate the vehicle safely over assigned routes, picking up and delivering only authorized children.

• Use GA’s vehicle for approved errands.

• Supervise passengers during transit for the purpose of maintaining order and ensuring the safety of passengers. • Keep daily log of children being transported.

• Return the vehicle to the assigned parking lot, perform a final inspection, and secure the van according to procedures. • Document vehicle mileage daily and maintenance monthly.

• Obey all traffic laws. • Driver is responsible for payment of any traffic violations while driving GA vehicles.

• Driver must immediately notify the Director of Operations of any citation received while driving GA vehicles.

• In case of an accident or mechanical breakdown, move vehicle off the roadway to a safe location if possible and notify the authorities immediately.

• Report all accidents immediately to the Director of Operations and the Program Manager.

• Complete accident reports and submit them to the Director of Operations as soon as possible.

• Notify the Director of Operations of mechanical failure, safety deficiencies, or other incidents.

• Take vehicles in for servicing and return to GA locations.

• Keep assigned vehicle clean at all times, including arranging for monthly detailing.• Ensure that all required paperwork and equipment such as a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, spare tire and tools are in the vehicles, available and ready for use at all times.

Operations Support’s Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• General maintenance in all GA offices and sites to keep them operational and safe
• Keep storage facilities clean and organized.
• Move furniture, equipment, and products to their final destinations.
• Assist with all GA events internally or in the community.
• Help with assembly of furniture and equipment.
• Supervise work performed by outside vendors.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bilingual preferred (English/Creole or English/Spanish) but candidate must be able to communicate in English.
• Reliable personal transportation.
• Must be able to pass FDLE Level II criminal background check (fingerprint) and drug screening.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Miami Dade County Chauffeur’s Registration.
• Excellent driving record.
• Performing the duties of this position requires the ability to walk, sit, stand, reach, talk, hear, and lift materials, including equipment.

COMPENSATION

Gang Alternative, Inc. will offer a competitive compensation package including base salary, health, 403b and vacation benefits.
Gang Alternative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.

HIPPA

This position shall have access to information in a personnel and client’s record only to the extent that such information is required to carry out job duties. Any information obtained will only be used by or disclosed to those who have a need to know to ensure the provision of quality client care. Staff and client information’s are to be held strictly confidential.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities, knowledge, skill, abilities and working conditions may be supplemented or revised at any time.