Overview
Wheelchair Driver Jobs in Maine, United States at Modivcare
Title: Wheelchair Driver
Company: Modivcare
Location: Maine, United States
Modivcare is looking for Wheelchair Drivers to join our team. This position is responsible for transporting passengers to their destination as defined through a mileage radius from the operations center.
Part-time and Full-time opportunities available
This role is available in Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin & Cumberland County, ME
The schedule is Monday – Friday, hours can range from 4:00AM – 8:00PM EST
This role…
- Operates vehicle in a safe and responsible manner, following all traffic laws and regulations to ensure the safety of passengers, other road users, and self.
- Transports passengers to and from medical facilities and/or home in a timely and safe manner.
- Familiarizes self with designated routes, utilized maps, or GPS systems to efficiently navigate to destinations while minimizing delays.
- Regularly inspects vehicle for maintenance needs and is in good working order; maintains a clean vehicle at all times.
- Completes mechanical checklist at the start of each shift and reports any mechanical problems to management.
- Completes and enters daily trip sheets for each transport.
- Ensures all required permits, licenses, and documentation are up-to-date and in order.
- Provides excellent customer service and maintain professionalism with all passengers.
- Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
- Complies to the expectations of organization contracts and all Federal, State, and Local regulatory standards for driving and vehicle safety.
- Attends Information Systems security trainings and reports information systems security problems.
- Participates in other projects or duties as assigned.
We are interested in speaking to individuals with the following…
- High School Diploma required.
- Zero (0) plus years of experience.
- Valid driver's license for the appropriate vehicle type.
- Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Clean driving record with no history of major traffic violations or accidents.
- In-depth knowledge of navigating the local area to utilize the safest and most efficient routes possible.
- Excellent driving skills and the ability to handle various road and weather conditions.
- Customer-service oriented with excellent communication skills.
- Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions and schedules.
- Physical fitness and stamina for long hours of driving, if applicable.
Salary:
Full-time: $17-$18/hr
Part-time: $25/hr (25 hours/week)
Modivcare will provide a company vehicle, a gas card and a smart phone stipend for this role
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Extended driving; frequent vehicle entry and exit; assisting passengers; operating wheelchair lifts, ramps, and securement systems; pushing wheelchairs; occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 350 lbs.
