Driver at Merakey Education Autism Services

Chico, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

17.5

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safe Driving Practices, Vehicle Maintenance, Resident Safety, Calm Reaction in Difficult Situations, Professional Appearance, Good Driving Record, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Driver to join our team in our Chico, CA location. Position Details The Transportation Driver is responsible for assuring scheduled transportation is implemented appropriately and timely with resident safety and security the primary priority. Drivers will be responsible for keeping the vehicles and equipment maintained, ensuring the vehicle has necessary supplies and timely completion of shift forms. Earn $17.50 per hour Schedule can vary: M-F & On-Call To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers [http://www.merakey.org/careers] Benefits Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements. * DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it! * Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. * Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance) * Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\ * Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources. * Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle. * Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes. About Merakey Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply! Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: * Must be 21 years of age and have good driving record * IDD experience preferred * Pass annual physical and T.B. test. * Maintain current CPR and First Aid for duration of employment. * Knowledge of safe driving practices and procedures; follows all vehicle and road laws when driving Company vehicle. * Possess current valid CA Driver’s License and have reliable source of transportation. * Displays mature behavior and attitude in speech and action; demonstrates consistently pleasant demeanor, tone of voice, supports the philosophy and approach to resident care and passenger safety. * Ability to react calmly and effectively in difficult situations. * Must maintain professional appearance and attitude * Maintain clean driving record.

Responsibilities

The Transportation Driver is responsible for ensuring scheduled transportation is implemented appropriately and timely, prioritizing resident safety and security. They will also maintain vehicles and equipment, ensuring necessary supplies are available and completing shift forms on time.