Community Transport Driver

STAR Community Services is an award-winning not-for-profit supporting elderly and people with disabilities since 1996. We provide affordable, reliable aged care and disability services—including Support at Home, NDIS, transport, social activities, and companionship—to help clients live independently and stay connected. With help from dedicated staff and local volunteers, we serve Redlands, Ipswich, Logan, Gold Coast, and Toowoomba. STAR is committed to building inclusive communities and combating social isolation through regular programs and events.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain drivers manifest pertaining to that day’s work.
• Carryout vehicle inspection in accordance with vehicle check sheet.
• Pick-up registered clients from their homes and drop off at predetermined destinations.
• Complete all paperwork, including but not limited to daily manifest, kilometres, vehicle inspection and timecards.
• Ensure the STAR Office is aware of any problems regarding vehicles or passengers while on duty and report any issues to the Radio Room.
• Communicate all accidents and client incidents to the radio room.
• Clean inside of vehicle on completion of workday, and exterior as required to ensure a high standard of presentation to the public at large.
• Return vehicle keys, paperwork and money received to the STAR Office.
• Ensure vehicle is secured at the end of the day.
• Safe transport of people in wheelchair.
• Utilize or be able to learn to utilize the STAR emails and the STAR Vehicle Tablet.
• Participate in training to maintain compliance under federal and state funding guidelines.
• Other duties as agreed by both parties.

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