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immediately returned shall be identified and given to the Senior Center Director/Leader at the end of the shift. Trip completion must be recorded using the Routing Box Application on the tablets in the vehicles for every trip. 6.11 Leaving Vehicle Unattended. If leaving the vehicle unattended for any amount of time, the operator shall turn off the engine, take the keys, engage the four-way flashers, and put the transmission in park. The operator shall notify dispatch of the type of absence from the vehicle. 6.12 Return Trips vs. Outbound Trips. Return trips shall not take priority over an outbound trip. Outbound clients need to make their appointment times, while those waiting for a return trip have already accomplished the intent of their trip. If an operator cannot pick up a return trip in a timely manner, the operator shall radio dispatch for assistance. 6.13 During-Trip Monitoring. During operations, the operator shall regularly check instruments, temperature gauges, pressure gauges, amp meter/voltmeter, mirrors, and tires. If the operator sees, hears, smells, or feels anything that might mean trouble, the operator shall check it out when safe to do so. 6.14 Daily Reporting. The operator shall complete driver’s logs daily and hand them in at the end of each shift. Anything wrong with the vehicle shall be written on the logs and stated verbally to the Senior Center Director/Leader or supervisor. The operator shall never attempt to operate the van when it is in an unsafe condition. The operator shall return the cash box to the office at the end of each day, unless the shift ends after 4:30 p.m., in which case it shall be returned the following morning. 6.15 Post-Trip Duties. When time allows, the operator shall fill the gas tank, clean the interior of the van, confirm that all supplies and notices are in the van, and wash the exterior when possible. Section 7. Office Staff Responsibilities Scheduling and screening of riders shall be handled by the Erie County Department for Aging. Senior Center office staff shall coordinate with dispatch and the Erie County Department for Aging — as needed regarding daily scheduling and pick-up calls, taking into account the County’s service priorities; patrons shall be advised that a medical appointment may result in a non-medical trip being bumped. Drivers shall report to the Senior Center Director/Leader and shall take direction on scheduled rides from county dispatch. Senior Center office staff shall handle contributions and cash handling and shall coordinate vehicle maintenance with the Highway Department. The monthly pick-up report and summary shall be emailed to the County no later than the seventh (7th) day of each month. Trips shall be combined to conserve fuel where practical. New participants shall be screened by the Erie County Department for the Aging using the eligibility criteria in Section 3 of this Policy, and completed registration forms shall be sent to the Transportation Unit of the Erie County Department for the Aging. Senior Center office shall advise callers of the hours of operation, service boundaries, priorities, suggested donation, ride limits, four-bag limit for shopping trips, pickup window, snow-day policy, and scheduling procedures. Schedules shall be sent to drivers by 2:30 p.m. the day before service. Dispatch remains open until 4:20 p.m. for cancellations or additions after schedules are sent. 9801261v6