Job description

Job Summary:

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind is seeking a Part-Time Driver. The Driver’s primary duty is to drive the mobile unit to health fairs, uninsured clinics, and senior facilities throughout the greater Washington DC metropolitan area.

Since 1900, CLB's mission has been promoting independence for people who are blind or visually impaired. We provide a comprehensive range of programs and services for the nearly 180,000 people in Maryland, DC and Virginia who are blind or visually impaired. If you have a passion for helping others, please come work with us.

Essential Functions:

• Picking up and returning the mobile unit to the assigned offsite parking location.
• Performing safety checks on the van and equipment each time prior to operation.
• Driving the mobile unit to the designated site on time and in a safe and courteous manner.
• Taking the van for repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Ensuring the overall cleanliness of vehicle before and after visits. This includes taking the van to the car wash, cleaning the interior, and removing any trash.
• Completing required mileage logs and any other required forms and submitting them in a timely manner.
• Assisting clients to board or exit the van safely.
• Performing basic procedures under the direction and supervision of the staff and doctor on duty. This may include completing intake forms, recording client health information, and obtaining screening materials or equipment.
• As needed, assist the providers by preparing clients for screenings and assisting with the assessments.

Qualifications:

• Current driver’s license valid in the state of MD, DC or VA required. A commercial driver’s license is not required.
• Must possess and maintain a safe driving record.
• Must pass pre-employment background, drug, and alcohol testing.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Have good general knowledge of the Montgomery County and the DC area including locations, neighborhoods, and safely navigating traffic circles and narrow streets.
• Experience driving a truck or similar large vehicle is desirable.
• The ability to diagnose mechanical problems and check repair work would be an asset in this position.
• Ability to communicate well with participants, volunteers, backup drivers, and personnel from other agencies.
• Dependable and have the availability to work flexible weekends and holidays.

Physical Activity and ADA Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to meet these demands:

• Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, bending, and stooping movements.
• Ability to adapt to changes in daily work hours and schedule.
• Must be able to push/lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Vaccination Requirement: Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind values the safety of its employees, and visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or you must request an exemption from the HR Department. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind.

EEO Statement: Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Job Type: Part-time

COVID-19 considerations:
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind values the safety of its employees, and visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates you

Work Location: On the road

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