Starting at $17/hr

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Transportation Specialist operates a Boys Town vehicle to transport youth, clients, and staff to designated locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES:

• Transports youth, clients, and staff in company vehicle.

  • Coordinates and completes assigned transportation responsibilities according to regular schedule.

  • Ensures proper vehicle maintenance to maintain safety standards, and maintains cleanliness on transportation vehicle.

  • Monitors and supervises the appropriateness of youth behaviors providing corrections as needed; ensures that passengers wear a seatbelt properly.

  • Communicates with appropriate staff members regarding individual youth needs and progress.

  • Administers appropriate first aid in the event of an accident.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out the Father Flanagan's Boys' Home mission.

  • Directs all activities towards the fulfillment of the Boys Town mission

  • Directs all actions to reflect the values and principles of Boys Town

  • Establishes and maintains an environment that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and ethical behavior

  • Maintains regular, reliable and predictable attendance

  • Supports other members of the management team and their work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of vehicle and driver safety guidelines and regulations.

• Ability to safely navigate a vehicle in all weather and road conditions during the day and at night.

• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner.

• Knowledge of the Boys Town Model.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

• Previous experience including driving preferred.

• Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND EQUIPMENT USAGE:

Position requires little to moderate physical activity driving a vehicle. Reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and may be exposed to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Duties are performed in a confined environment and may range from highly stressful and potentially aggressive (physical interventions, escorts, etc.) to casual and leisurely, in both indoor and outdoor settings. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subject to weather and hazardous road conditions.

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