Driver (Full-time)

American Addiction Centers•Grand Prairie, TX

About The Position

The Driver operates a company vehicle to transport clients and facility visitors. The role also includes running errands, maintaining the vehicle, and helping clients feel welcome and comfortable during transportation. Drivers may be required to make overnight drives and extended trips involving irregular hours, as well as work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours. The company describes a progressive culture that values employee ideas and work/life balance, invests in education, and fosters trust and respect. American Addiction Centers provides care to adults experiencing addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders, with a mission to support recovery and wellness.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Valid driver’s license.
Insurable driving record.
At least 2 years of previous commercial driving experience.
Working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
Knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection, and maintenance.
Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; and edit work for spelling and grammar.
Ability to speak clearly and persuasively, listen and obtain clarification, respond to questions, demonstrate group presentation skills, and participate in meetings.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.
Prolonged sitting at a desk.
Ability to lift 15 pounds at a time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with local traffic regulations.
Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
Report delays or accidents.
Load or unload passengers’ baggage or express items in the baggage compartment.
Assist passengers entering and leaving the vehicle, and hold umbrellas for them in wet weather.
Perform miscellaneous errands, such as store runs for patients and transporting mail to and from the post office.
Make overnight drives and extended trips that may require irregular hours.
Keep the vehicle clean, polished, and in operating condition.
Comply with the company dress code and drug-free work environment.
Meet and greet all clients professionally and politely during transports, helping new clients feel welcome and comfortable.
Answer new clients’ questions during transport to help orient them before they arrive at the facility.