What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Driver position at Silver Key Senior Services?
Silver Key Senior Services – Colorado Springs, CO
Full-Time | 40 hours/week | Non-Exempt
Make a Difference Every Day
At Silver Key Senior Services, our mission is to help older adults age safely and independently in their homes. As a Transportation Driver, you will play a vital role in our community-ensuring clients get safely from their door to medical appointments, grocery stores, and essential services.
If you enjoy working with people, driving with purpose, and being part of a supportive team, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
Required
Silver Key offers a competitive and supportive benefits package for full-time employees, which may include:
Apply today and help drive independence for older adults in our community.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENT
Full-Time | 40 hours/week | Non-Exempt
Make a Difference Every Day
At Silver Key Senior Services, our mission is to help older adults age safely and independently in their homes. As a Transportation Driver, you will play a vital role in our community-ensuring clients get safely from their door to medical appointments, grocery stores, and essential services.
If you enjoy working with people, driving with purpose, and being part of a supportive team, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
- Safely transport clients to and from medical and personal appointments
- Provide door-through-door service, assisting clients courteously and safely
- Operate lift-equipped vehicles (wheelchair accessible; up to 14 passengers)
- Follow all traffic laws, safety procedures, and company policies
- Maintain assigned vehicles and report any issues
- Deliver excellent customer service with compassion and professionalism
- Support and interact positively with volunteers and team members
- Accurately follow schedules and route instructions using mobile technology
Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Colorado Driver's License with a clean driving record
- Ability to meet insurability requirements and pass MVR checks
- Ability to pass background checks (including CAPS) and drug screening
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with mobility devices (up to 300 lbs with equipment)
- Strong interpersonal skills and a patient, respectful approach to working with seniors
- Passenger transportation experience
- Experience working with older adults
- Basic computer/tablet skills
- Experience handling donations or cash
- Safety-first mindset
- Dependability and professionalism
- Compassionate, respectful communication
- Comfort using mobile technology and apps
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
Silver Key offers a competitive and supportive benefits package for full-time employees, which may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Retirement plan options
- Life and disability insurance (if applicable)
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Meaningful, mission-driven work that makes a daily impact in the community
- Combination of driving, indoor, and outdoor work
- Exposure to weather conditions and moderate noise
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and assisting passengers
- Ability to push and maneuver wheelchairs safely
- Completion of PASS training within 6 months of hire
- Participation in ongoing training opportunities
- Compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements
Apply today and help drive independence for older adults in our community.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENT
- Must pass drug test and background check prior to hire and periodically during employment as determined by organization standards as well as State and Federal contracting requirements