Wheelchair Van Driver

Wheelchair Van Driver positions! Perfect for someone who loves to help seniors and love those needing extra TLC! Must have an Oregon driver's license. Must have or get a City of Portland PFHT license (Portland for Hire Transport)

Transport Wheelchair clients in our wheelchair van to appointments. Must be able to push a wheelchair up a ramp, and take great care of the wheelchair client!

All drivers must have had a driver's license for 5 years. Need drivers with great customer care to help transport customers to their appointments. This is an hourly paid position, with benefits for full time drivers. Must have a only 1 moving violation in the last 3 years. Must have no duii, reckless, or careless driving citations in the last 10 years. Please email through craigslist, and send a resume if you have one. This position will be driving a wheelchair van for our customers. Looking for full time and part time drivers.

CPR/First Aid cert helpful. Will train!

REQUIREMENTS:

Operate NEMT (Non-Emergency Medical Transportation) vehicle in a safe manner.

Pick-up and drop-off accepted passengers on scheduled days

Assists passengers entering and exiting vehicles

Properly operates wheelchair lift or ramp-equipped vehicles

Follows all vehicle and passenger safety rules and regulations

Complete daily inspection of the assigned vehicle at the start of each shift

Cleans and services vehicles with fuel and lubricants. (Company pays for fuel and oil changes)

Bring the van in for scheduled preventative maintenance and repairs. (Company repairs/pays)

Advises of mechanical issues via Fleet Program

Report any incidents regarding clients immediately to the Manager

Must have the ability to work well with co-workers and the public

Able to have diplomatic written and verbal communication skills

Function individually and as part of a team with the goal of customer satisfaction

The ability to utilize a smartphone or tablet with our software system

The ability to use maps or GPS to locate pick-up and drop-off points

Perform assigned daily assignments in a professional, safe, courteous, and helpful manner

Properly complete all paperwork required for transportation services rendered

Complete all assigned duties in a professional and timely manner

Demonstrate a high level of integrity, maturity, work commitment, and adaptability

Qualifications:

Must be 21 years of age or older

The driver has an appropriate, current, and valid State of Oregon driver's license

The driver has a clean DMV driving record

Must be able to pass a background and drug screen

Must be flexible to work a variety of work schedules/hours as defined in ORS Chapter 653.020(6)

Ability to follow instructions and work with basic smartphone/tablet Android O/S

The driver reads and speaks fluent English

Must be willing and able to travel in all weather conditions

Minimum Physical Requirements:

Drive for an 8 to 10 hour day with breaks

Must be able to work extended shift hours and flexible start times on pre-determined scheduled days

Frequent speaking, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, and bending

Able to sit or stand for an extended period

Able to walk up and down stairs

Able to assist clients and communicate with client care staff