Driver

The primary responsibility of this position is to transport Elkhart County residents to and from medical, grocery, banking pharmaceutical and other personal business appointments.  

 

·   Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

·   Pass pre-employment and random drug screening

·   Pass criminal background check 

·   Tuberculosis screening

·   For-hire driver’s license endorsement

·   Active vehicle insurance and qualify for placement on corporate insurance

·   CPR and First Aid certification (provided by company)

·   Passenger Assistance Training certification (provided by company)

·   Ability to learn and use an electronic tablet and GPS

 

·   Transport client(s) to and from medical, grocery, banking, pharmaceutical and other personal business appointments throughout all areas of Elkhart County and surrounding areas
·   Utilize all safety precautions implemented by the company to protect every client and staff person transported, including but not limited to disease prevention and securement devices
·   Complete daily documentation of every transport provided
·   Complete daily maintenance documentation for monitoring of required service by the Transportation Manager
·   Participate in and successfully complete annual training, including RTAP and CPR/First Aid certification, as directed by the Transportation Manager
·   Maintain a For-Hire Endorsement, active driver’s license, clean motor vehicle record and follow all state laws
·   Maintain personal vehicle insurance, providing documented proof to COA 
·   Perform in a professional manner and in accordance with corporate policy when interacting with clients and co-workers
·   Understand and conduct self in accordance with corporate employee handbook
·   Develop collaborative environment with team co-workers
·   Maintain confidentiality of corporate and client information
·   Additional tasks as assigned by supervisor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
·         This position requires good physical and mental agility and alertness
·         Must have the ability to perform physical tasks in accordance with planned activities
·         Extensive walking and/or standing may be required at times
·         Daily tasks involve lifting up to 25lbs, carrying, bending, reaching, sitting, and standing
·         Adequate vision and hearing abilities are required for this position
·         Ability to maneuver (lift, turn, push and pull) a wheelchaired individual up and down a ramp and forward-facing for a distance

·         Ability to physically bend to secure wheelchairs