What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver (Bus) position at PACE Organization of Rhode Island?
Job Summary:
Are you a compassionate, reliable professional with a passion for helping others? We're searching for a Driver/Assistant Dispatcher to join our team. In this dual-role position, you'll be the friendly face of our transportation services, providing safe and compassionate door-to-door transport for our participants. Beyond driving, you'll play a key role in our operations, assisting with dispatching duties, coordinating routes, and ensuring a seamless experience for everyone we serve. Your work will directly impact our participants' well-being and independence, making this a truly rewarding career.
We're looking for someone who is not only an excellent driver but also a flexible and detail-oriented team player. You'll be responsible for ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers, assisting them as needed, and maintaining a clean and secure vehicle. On the dispatching side, you'll help with daily routes, handle vendor communication, and keep our scheduling systems up to date. This role is a perfect fit for a proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to making a difference in their community.
If you are a professional who values safety, efficiency, and empathy, we encourage you to apply. We're looking for someone who can assist with multiple tasks with a positive attitude, communicate effectively, and maintain a high level of responsibility. Join our team and help us provide reliable, compassionate transportation and support that our participants can depend on.
Full job description available on our website at www.pace-ri.org /careers/
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online or submit their cover letter and resume
via email to sdaniels@pace-ri.org.
About the PACE Organization of Rhode Island:
With a mission to blend and deliver medical and social care for older adults with significant health needs who want to continue living at home, the PACE Organization of Rhode Island provides Community-Based Health Care and Support Services in order to ensure the needs of our participants are fully met through a plan of care that is specific to each and every person.
PACE-RI is dedicated to the values of equal employment opportunity and strives to develop and cultivate a diverse and knowledgeable workforce dedicated to its mission. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their qualifications and ability to perform the job successfully.
Benefits:
PACE-RI offers a full benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b with 3% match, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account options, 11 Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off (including your birthday).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any experience working with the elderly or frail community?
Experience:
- bus or large truck driving: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19