Transportation Driver

Our Drivers are responsible for safely fulfilling our participants' transportation needs, including transporting them to and from our administrative facility in Metairie and to offsite events as needed. They are also tasked with keeping our vehicles clean and reporting any issues regarding vehicle maintenance and safety to their supervisor.

• Provide safe and reliable transportation to passengers transported by the Arc
• Ensuring all passengers are properly seated and secured in vehicles
• Ensuring people in wheelchairs are safely secured
• Ensuring proper supervision of passengers
• Follow all safety protocols including reporting accidents, following all traffic safety laws, and ensuring the safety of all passengers
• Maintains daily trip logs and other related paperwork

• Must be 21 years of age or older & have a valid driver’s license
• Drivers must have a clean motor vehicle report and be insurable under the agency's insurance
• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass DOT physical
• Experience working alongside individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities is preferred
• Knowledge of the New Orleans metro and surrounding areas

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between the Arc of Greater New Orleans and any of its employees.

The Arc of Greater New Orleans is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability-protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in the search process should notify the Human Resources department.