Driver

Beacon Mobility•Buffalo, NY

12d•$16 - $18

About The Position

Embark on a rewarding career journey with us – a company proudly recognized as one of the Best Company to work for 2025! A Driver is responsible for transporting clients from their pickup point to their destination in a timely and safe manner. Using a vehicle to successfully transport people, performing pre-trip inspections, performing child checks post-route, and keeping their vehicle within DOT regulations are the most important tasks of the driver. No CDL, no worries. . . We offer paid training to help you obtain your CDL and Passenger endorsement. Training is paid at $15.97 per hour. Once you become fully credentialed you will be paid $17.51 per hour Already have your CDL with P endorsement you are paid $17.51 per hour immediately. The Transportation Driver is responsible for transporting clients in a safe and efficient manner consistent with the organizational mission and vision and in compliance with company policy, state and federal DOT regulations and applicable laws. Specific responsibilities include driving company vehicles, interacting with clients, program personnel, and client support staff in the field, communicating with dispatch in a clear and concise manner, and maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor in the field. This position generally follows a typical Monday through Friday work week and is considered a split shift position with AM runs in the morning and PM runs in the afternoon into the evening. However, there are some situations that would dictate otherwise as required by customer demand such as charters, med runs, or shuttle runs. This has the potential to include weekend work per request. Working Conditions: Varied, per the nature of this job, drivers can expect to spend 90-95% of their time on the road. Other time spent will be at the site location, training, cleaning and assisting the operation as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Must possess driver license
Valid NYS Drivers’ License – CDL Class “C” or higher with passenger endorsement or CLP (We offer paid training if you do not have this currently).
NYS-DMV 19A qualified (or able to obtain).
Be at least 21 years of age
Have a valid DOT medical card or the ability to obtain one
Ability to pull and push 250 lbs. and lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to sit for long periods of time and bend to secure wheelchair bound clients
Ability to display empathy towards clients
Willingness to grow within the company

Nice To Haves

Applicable transportation industry experience
Experience with transportation, logistics, or navigation software
Experience using electronics and tablets
Experience in transporting individuals who have developmental disabilities
First aid qualified

Responsibilities

Ensure transportation and workplace safety policies are in compliance with company, state and federal regulations.
Safely transport clients to and from programs in the mornings and afternoons
Obey all applicable vehicle and traffic laws
Perform pre and post trip inspections of the bus before and after each run and report any defects to management
Ensure that the bus is kept cleaned and fueled as well as fluids being topped off
Ensure safety of all clients. This includes securing wheelchair bound clients as well as operating the wheelchair lift.
Keep your routes updated and dispatch abreast of any issues that may arise (e.g. running behind schedule)
Clean bus daily and proper usage of PPE
Report all disciplinary issues to operations management so appropriate measures can be taken
Assist clients with getting on and off the bus as needed
Be flexible and drive other vehicles and routes as needed
Work as a member of a team – with monitors, operations staff, and customers
Attend periodic regular safety trainings
Must be dependable and punctual
All other job duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager and/or his or her designee.