Vehicle Operator

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.

JOB SUMMARY : The Vehicle Operator is an active member of the team and provides transportation as needed for individuals to attend the Peer Day Program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Operate motor vehicles to transport individuals to and from Peer Day Program.

• Maintain all training necessary to operate a state vehicle and transport individuals.
• Complete and maintain all reports, transportation logs.
• Ensure vehicles are maintained and reports turned in to the Health & Safety officer each month.
• Ensures vehicles are up to standards and in compliance.
• Follows established policies and procedures regarding transportation of individuals and follows establish policies and procedures regarding calling in for unscheduled absences.
• Uses time management and maintains schedule.
• Uses initiative and judgement to assure that circumstances requiring special attention (i.e. individual acting out) are referred to the supervisor and or director.
• Work flexible hours to ensure that individuals arrive to their destination at the appropriate time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Valid Georgia drivers license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and three years of driving experience.
• Must be able to pass intensive criminal background investigation, routine drug screens, and have a clean 7yr. motor vehicle report.
• Bilingual abilities a plus