Full-Time Van Driver / Maintenance Worker

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Grafton Job Corps Center is seeking a full-time Maintenance/Driver to join our team. Drivers transport our commuter students to and from Worcester, and transport students to medical appointments and recreation events. We provide career-based technical and academic training along with job placement assistance to low-income youth ages 16-24 years of age. Drivers assist the Maintenance team when not on the road.

Schedules:

Monday - Friday from 10:00am - 7:00pm

Pay starts at $18.62 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides safe, efficient and effective transportation for students. Responsible for the preventative maintenance and repair of Center facility and grounds.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Prefer previous experience working with youth.
• Must possess and maintain a valid in-State Driver’s License and meet Company insurability requirements.
• CDL not required.

o May be assigned to assist in other departments as required.

o Schedules and delivers vehicles for preventive maintenance and repairs as necessary.

o Conducts vehicle inspections and reports safety issues and concerns to supervisor.

o Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.

o Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.

o Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.

o Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities. Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.

o Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.

o Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.

o Provides quality services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of requisite services.

o Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested.

o Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected.

o Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.

o Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.

o Other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Advanced degrees preferred. Prefer previous experience working with youth. Must possess and maintain a valid in-State Driver’s License and meet Company insurability requirements. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching. Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and/or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance.

“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training .