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Utica, NY, USA | Hourly | 17.50 per hour | PART-TIME

Ready for a life-changing career where every day brings new possibilities? The Arc Oneida-Lewis, a pioneer in championing individuals with disabilities, invites you to step into the role of a Redemption Route Driver!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Arc, Business Enterprises Department is looking to hire a Redemption Route Driver! The position is a route based driving position covering multiple counties utilizing a box truck equipped with a ramp and hand truck. Responsible for customer pickups, transport, and delivery of bottles and cans to Redemption Center for processing. The position includes traveling to customer locations, providing exceptional customer service, sort and remove bags or boxes of empty cans and bottles from each location. Secondarily this position will assist in the redemption center as needed when not in the vehicle. Demonstrate professional conduct to include respect, dignity, and compassion when interacting with customers and staff. This is a part-time position to start, currently, 12 to 16 hours per week, Tuesdays and Fridays. Flexible days for the right candidate.

Responsibilities :

+ Drive box truck with capacity of more than 3 tons to transport and deliver cargo.

+ Operate equipment to load, sort, stack, and unload during each pickup while maximizing space in truck.

+ Ensure records concerning route, delivery and invoice information is recorded and presented accurately.

+ Understand and complete all necessary documentation to facilitate payment process.

+ Perform routine vehicle inspections and track all maintenance records for truck and equipment to make recommendations for maintenance needs.

+ Maintain truck and ensure it is clean inside and out.

+ This position may be required to fill in at the Redemption Center when necessary.

+ Accurately count and pay deposit amount for corresponding returnable items.

+ Ensure compliance with state, federal and DOT regulatory and company policies and procedures.

+ Comply with all NYS Motor Vehicle Laws.

Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or equivalency preferred.

+ 3 years plus of general work experience preferred.

+ Valid NYS Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

PAY:

+ The pay rate for this position is $17.50/hr. Y our journey toward making a difference begins here!

If you want a rewarding career with the ability to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities, apply today!

WHAT SETS US APART:

Founded in 1954, The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter is a premier human services agency in the healthcare field. Our agency was started by parents who envisioned a rich, full life for their children with disabilities, inclusive of their community. Many of those families still champion these efforts today. We employ 700 staff and support over 1,400 people throughout Oneida and Lewis Counties. We provide a full spectrum of educational, vocational, employment, residential, family support, guardianship, respite, recreational, and day habilitation for people with developmental disabilities and their families. We own and operate integrated businesses in our community, including our Progress Industries business enterprise, a leading supply chain partner for small and large companies regionally and nationally.

The Arc Oneida-Lewis, where making a meaningful impact is not just a job; it's a calling! As a premier provider of services, support, and advocacy for individuals with developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities, we are dedicated to enriching lives and fostering inclusion. Our mission is clear: to provide a full spectrum of educational, vocational, employment, residential, family support, and a myriad of other services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Our employees thrive in an inclusive and positive work culture that values collaboration, empathy, and a commitment to making a difference. Joining our team means becoming part of a community that is not just about work but about building a supportive environment where everyone can flourish. More than a workplace-be part of a team dedicated to changing lives!

The Arc firmly believes in and subscribes to fair employment practices and opens its facilities to every qualified person. In all employment practices, and related decisions, we are committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military status, domestic violence victim status, non-job related conviction record, Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.