Driver (Hope House)
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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:* 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:* Must possess a valid state chauffeurs 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.