What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver position at Mercy Fleet?
Drivers – Adult Day Center / Shuttle Driver Special Needs
GREAT OPPOTUNITY FOR RETIREES
** Full-Time **
If you're looking for a job that gives you great satisfaction, flexibility and benefits - this job is for you All you need is a passion to serve others and to be motivated by the fact that you make a difference in the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities in your community.
As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to participate in the following benefits programs:
- Paid Time Off
- Medical/Vision
- Dental
- 401(k)
- And the pleasure of working in a FUN environment
Your responsibilities as a Driver / Shuttle Driver include:
- Ensuring members are transported safely whenever they are in your care
- Assisting members with on- and off-boarding and with any special needs during transport.
- Ensuring the company vehicle is "member-ready" at all times: sparkling clean and free from obstacles as well as in good working condition, reporting any issues promptly. You want to make sure the vehicle carrying precious cargo is in perfect running order.
As a Driver / Shuttle Driver your qualifications include:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 21 years of age.
- Minimum three (3) years with a valid driver's license as well as state/vehicle-specific driver credentials
- This is a physical job. As a result you will need to be able to:
- Lift (up to 50 lbs) and maneuver assistive devices or wheelchairs.
- Sit, stand, bend, and walk for extended periods.
- Prior experience working with seniors and/or adults with special needs is helpful
- Due to the this being a driving role and therefore regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ("FMCSA"), you must be able to:
- Pass a required physical exam including a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical
- Receive successful results of a background check and Motor Vehicle Report ("MVR")
- Receive clear pre-employment drug test results
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20