Description
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person who drives an automobile and has the legally required license to do so.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
- Supervise the loading and unloading of passengers (including handicapped passengers) into adaptive vehicle;
- Transport passengers (including handicapped passengers) inside and outside of the facility to designated areas in a punctual and timely manner;
- Guide passengers to the appropriate seat and monitor their behavior;
- Operate adaptive vehicle and equipment such as the hydraulic lift;
- Complete the mechanical inspection sheet, report any inconsistencies or repair;
- Ensure safety by applying security and driving rules;
- Responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle and ensure comfort of the passengers;
- Plan routes in advance to minimize the number of stops and maximize fuel efficiency;
- Ensure that passengers arrive at their destinations on time and help them settle into their facilities.
Education: * High school diploma;* Valid driver's permit class 4A meeting the standards of the Société d'assurance automobile du Québec and the Ministère des Transports du Québec.
Experience:
- Excellent driving record: Driving Record Request (SAAQ clic online Services - Citizens).
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Ability to operate the vehicle;
- Excellent knowledge of passenger transportation, safety and defensive driving;
- Knowledge of appropriate community or city routes and locations;
- Excellent knowledge of Cree culture and language for drivers in communities;
- Excellent interpersonal and listening communication, and teamwork skills;
- Warehouse experience, heavy lifting;
- Autonomous, flexible and discrete;
- Observation skills;
- Customer service clientele skills;
- Empathy, courtesy, patience and resourcefulness;
- Must be able to speak in a clear voice that all passengers can hear and understand instructions.
Language:
- Fluent in Cree and English;
- Fluency in French is an asset.
Other:
- Occasional after hours' availability.
