Driver

Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is a cornerstone of the community that offers opportunities for growth and development for customers and employees. We are a strength-based, inclusive agency, committed to improving the lives of those we serve.

The Driver position is a hybrid position. When driving for Home Delivered Meals, the driver is responsible for transporting home delivered meals for the Department's nutrition services program to clients in Tioga County. When driving for the Transportation program, the driver is responsible for driving individuals to medical or social services appointments, and to various locations to run errands throughout the Southern Tier region.

Workweek is Monday - Wednesday, 10am-2pm, Thursday and Friday availability varies (20-28 hours per week). The pay rate is $15.20/hr.

Home Delivered Meals duties include:
Load and transport food from the central kitchen to home delivered meals (HDM) clients
Remove equipment/debris daily; maintains and clean vehicles weekly
Maintain vehicle operation through daily maintenance checks and refueling
Maintain HDM meal temperature log
Assist with end of day clean up in the nutrition program
Recognizes conditions or circumstances that affect participants health and/or safety and makes referrals to department staff where appropriate
Complies with the Safety and Health Policy Standards in all work situations
Transportation duties include:
Assists with loading individuals into vehicle to transport to medical/social services appointments and other locations to run errands
Utilizes manual restraint system to safely secure wheelchairs in vehicle
Confirms trips via designated application to track GPS for Medicaid trips
Minimum qualifications:
Live within 25 miles of our headquarters (9 Sheldon Guile Blvd, Owego NY).
Must be at least 21 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver's license, and have a level of experience acceptable to the Agency
Ability to follow oral and written directions
Ability to work well with others
Possession of Class E license or willingness to obtain upon hire
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
Ability to use electronic tablet to track trips, GPS, mileage.
Familiarity with Outlook email.
Physical Demands
Utilizes vision to drive, read directions, street signs, etc.
Lifts HDM containers before and after use, and deliveries of 40 pounds
Assists in the lifting of deliveries more than 40 pounds
Walks and carries HDM containers to and from central kitchen as well as to and from vehicle to client homes
Ability to push wheelchair up ramp of vehicle as necessary; must be able to push/pull customer in wheelchair up slight ramp in van. Total weight up to 300 pounds.
Ability to latch wheelchair into manual restraint
Talks and listens to communicate with co-workers and clients
Reaches for, bends, and lifts containers of meals
Cleans HDM containers after usage
Inspects vehicle to check fluids, lights, tires, etc.
Generous Benefits:
403b retirement savings
403b agency contribution
Annual clothing allowance
2.5 weeks of paid vacation
Sick and personal leave
12 paid holidays
Dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.