What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver - Full Time - Portland/Gresham position at Ride Connection?
Full Time Driver – Portland and Gresham
Starting at $21.48 – $26.43 per hour (depending on comparable experience)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
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Make a Difference - One Ride at a Time
Do you believe transportation is more than getting from point A to B? At Ride Connection, we help people stay connected, independent, and engaged every day.
We’re looking for a compassionate, dependable Full-Time Driver based in Gresham to provide safe, friendly rides for older adults, people with disabilities, and others throughout our community. If you take pride in helping others, enjoy meeting people from all walks of life, and value purpose in your work, we’d love to have you on our team.
Every ride helps someone preserve their independence, strengthen community ties, and stay connected to the world around them.
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How You’ll Make an Impact
As a Ride Connection Driver, you’ll bring independence and connection to people who count on you. Each day you’ll:
- Safely transport riders to medical appointments, social activities, and essential errands
- Operate door to door services and community shuttles across East Multnomah County
- Assist riders—especially those using mobility devices—with genuine care and respect
- Create a welcoming, positive experience for every passenger
- Follow all traffic and safety regulations and remain alert to the comfort and safety of those aboard
- Conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections, including fuel and safety checks
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Our Culture
At Ride Connection, our mission and values are lived every day. You’ll join a team that’s supportive, inclusive, and built on respect. We believe kindness, collaboration, and equity are just as important as punctuality—and we put people first, always.
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What You’ll Bring
- A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (five year look back)
- At least five years of driving experience recorded by the DMV
- Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds and safely secure mobility devices
- Comfort driving larger passenger vehicles
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- You enjoy using everyday technology—like tablets, smartphones, and email—to stay organized and connected
- You’re flexible and open to learning new tools or online systems that help make our work easier
- Ability to pass a National Criminal Record Check (including fingerprinting)
* If a record exists, we’ll review it thoughtfully — circumstances are considered on a case‑by‑case basis and may not be a barrier to employment.
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What Would Make You Stand Out
- Experience in transportation, customer service, or community programs
- Lived or professional experience working with older adults or people with disabilities
- Bilingual or multilingual communication skills
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How We’ll Support You
- Competitive hourly pay with opportunities to grow
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 403(b) retirement plan with automatic employer contribution plus up to a 2% match
- Flexible Spending Account with a $500 annual employer contribution
- Up to 140 hours of paid time off in your first three years (with increases over time)
- Six paid holidays, plus MLK Day of Service and Juneteenth Day of Learning
- 60 hours of annual sick leave
- Annual TriMet transportation pass
- Thorough training, supportive supervision, and ongoing development opportunities
- The satisfaction of knowing your work directly improves quality of life in your community
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Your Schedule
This full-time position runs Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., with consistent days off, and the stability of a community service role you can feel good about being part of.
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Our Commitment to Safety
Your safety and our riders’ safety come first. We provide comprehensive training, maintain well equipped vehicles, and support you every mile of the way.
This position may be designated as Safety Sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) guidelines and may require participation in the FTA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, including pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.
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Join Us
If you’re ready for meaningful work where compassion drives every mile, we invite you to apply. At Ride Connection, each ride helps someone reach healthcare, community, and opportunity.
Learn more about what we do at https://rideconnection.org/
We move lives by providing safe, personalized transportation for people who need it.
Anticipated Hours are Monday-Friday, between 7:00 am to 4:30 pm
Salary : $21 - $26