Specific Abilities 1. Operate non-commercial motor vehicle types and lift equipment, as assigned 2. Demonstrate knowledge of geographic service area of the routes traveled 3. Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state laws and local ordinances related to transportation 4. Deal with varying behaviors and characteristics of passengers 6. Be alert and exercise good judgment concerning emergencies and day-to-day operations 7. Able to conduct a vehicle evacuation drill as required by company 8. Keep accurate records and reports as required, submit in a legible condition, and turn in at the specified time 9. Act in an appropriate and professional manner at all times 10. Secure all equipment that is required for each passenger as prescribed in company policy 11. Able to lift, store, and disassemble/assemble wheelchairs of a maximum weight of and/or other ambulatory devices, luggage, or cargo required by passenger(s) Body Mechanics of Chauffeur Driver Chauffeur Drivers are required through their employment to perform various tasks. These physical tasks require varying degrees of lifting, pulling, bending and carrying of heavy objects. Some examples of these are: - Opening and closing a vehicle hood and lifting the hood up to perform pre-trip requirements
- Opening and closing of all vehicle doors
- Bending, pushing and pulling to load and unload a wheelchair, luggage, or other cargo by exerting a maximum of 40 lb. of push / pull pressure
- Bending, supporting and otherwise physically helping passengers into and out of a vehicle
- Carrying and lifting into and from the vehicle, personal articles and adaptive equipment of various weights and sizes
- Bending and stretching for the cleaning and securement of equipment in the interior of the vehicle
- Bend, stretch, pull and drag all persons, equipment or other types of articles that would be of varying sizes and weight out of vehicle doors and/or emergency exits on demand
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