Transportation Driver Jobs

SUMMARY: The Transportation Driver will provide the transportation of patients to and from hospitals, medical offices, dialysis centers and private residences in a safe, secure and professional manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effective communicate with facility regarding schedule progress and to receive additional instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Delivering vehicle to authorized service facility.
• Boarding and leaving the bus,
• Is responsible for the safety of residents at all times. Monitors resident safety on the bus, while boarding and departing the vehicle as well as the entrance and exit of buildings.
• Assistance with groceries and packages.
• Provides a high level of customer service while transporting residents to and from activities, appointments and other outings.
• Follows infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, wearing protective clothing and equipment when required.
• Provides assistance to residents including but not limited to:
• Responsible for general upkeep of the vehicle including:
• Understand how to operate GPS, Two-Way Radio and/or Cell Phone to navigate effectively.
• Maintains vehicle according to the requirements of the facility, including completing all required paperwork.
• Maintain accurate activity and vehicle report logs.
• Conducting preventative maintenance on vehicle to include oil level, tire pressure.
• Fueling vehicle.
• Complete daily vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Securing wheelchairs and walkers,
• Follows all safety procedures and protocol as dictated by local policy, federal and state regulations and standard practice. Reports all hazardous conditions, defective equipment and accidents or incidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Assistance with seat belts,

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Class C license with a passenger endorsement for vehicles which transport 15 or more passengers.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• No driver under the age of twenty-five (25) or over the age of seventy-four (74) as outlined in the insurance requirements.
• Driver’s License requirements are determined by the size of the vehicle:
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Active Illinois Driver’s License required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents. Writing and computer skills are required for completing reports and scheduling.
• Experience as a bus or van driver preferred
• Class E license for vehicles that transport 14 or fewer passengers.
• DOT compliant physical. Annual physician’s statement for drivers between the ages of seventy-one (71) to seventy-four (74) who drive vehicles which transport 15 or more passengers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 40 lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• The employee is sometimes subject to emotionally upset residents or family members.
• The employee is in and out of a vehicle daily and exposed to outdoor weather conditions that vary.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to push/pull up to 275 pounds to a minimum distance of 50 feet.