Wheelchair Van Driver

Job Summary:

• Drive clients safely to and from medical appointments.
• Compassionate, understanding, attentive to detail and have the desire to make sure each client’s transportation needs are met.
• Provide superior customer service, including the ability to prioritize, problem-solve and convey a positive attitude.
• Accurately record trip data electronically and/or manually and complete all assigned tasks.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job Employee must be able to:

• Safely operate a motor vehicle in all weather conditions and regularly enter and exit a motor vehicle.
• Provide supervision and assist clients with varying levels of disabilities to enter and exit the vehicle.
• Operate motor vehicle passenger and wheelchair securement.
• Operate motor vehicle wheelchair lift and/or ramp on accessible vehicles.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be able to push/pull up to 500 pounds.
• Work a variety of timeframes, to include early mornings, days and evenings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Use proper body mechanics to load and unload clients so as not to injure either yourself or the client.
• Clearly communicate and receive instructions from the Office and /or the clients.
• Perform excellent “Passenger Sensitivity Awareness” characteristics such as being friendly, courteous and patient and have positive body language.
• Maintain order on the vehicle at all times reporting any unsafe, or disruptive behavior to the Office.
• Maintain timeliness of assigned routes and schedules and notify the Office of any accidents, incidents or problems.
• Operation of cell phone and GPS mapping.
• Maintain vehicle preventive maintenance checks and report problems to the Office on a timely basis.
• Maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of vehicle as well as be clean and well-groomed.
• Attend all mandatory paid training as offered by RWC.
• Wear company labeled uniform.

Prerequisites:

• HS Diploma, GED and/or combination of education
• 23 years of age or older 2-year min. driving experience
• Valid Indiana Driver’s License
• Good Driving Record

Cannot have the following:

• Convicted more than 2 vehicle moving violations within last 24 months/more than 1 at-fault accident resulting in personal injury/property damage within 36 months, or 3 or more cumulative vehicle accidents within 5 years.
• Combination of 1 unrelated moving vehicle violation and 1 at-fault accident resulting in personal injury/property damage within 24 months.
• Suspension of driver’s vehicle operator’s license within 3 years

Requirements:

• FTA/DOT Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Company Policy enrollment
• 7 Year Criminal, Sex Offender, and Indiana Caregiver Background Check
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Passenger Sensitivity Training and Hands-On Training *
• Blood Borne Pathogen Training
• Defensive Driving Training
• Access to a Cell Phone and email'

'Work Remotely * No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Van Driver: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $13 - $14